topic 4: chemical changes Flashcards
1
Q
what is the pH scale?
A
a measure of how acidic or alkaline a solution is
2
Q
what does it mean if a solution has a low pH?
A
it’s more acidic
3
Q
what does it mean if a solution has a high pH?
A
it’s more alkaline
4
Q
what is an example of a neutral solution?
A
pure water (has a pH of 7)
5
Q
how can you measure the pH of a solution?
A
universal indicator