Question

The pH of soda is generally around 3,
while the pH of drinking water is generally
around 7. A student comparing the two
beverages concludes that soda is
generally 10,000 more acidic than water. In
three to four sentences, explain if her
conclusion is correct or incorrect and why.

Answer 1

short answer pls

Answer 2

The student's conclusion is incorrect. While it is true that the pH scale is logarithmic, meaning each unit represents a tenfold difference in acidity or alkalinity, the statement that soda is generally 10,000 more acidic than water is an exaggeration. The correct statement would be that soda is generally around 1,000 times more acidic than water, as the pH difference between 3 and 7 is 4 units.

Answer 3

Incorrect. The statement that soda is generally 10,000 more acidic than water is an exaggeration. The correct statement is that soda is generally around 1,000 times more acidic than water.