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Which solution has a pH that is closest to neutral?(1 point)
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chicken soup
chicken soup

hand soap
hand soap

milk
milk

saliva

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Answer
wrong answer it was "saliva"
Answered by GPT-4o mini
To determine which solution has a pH closest to neutral (which is around 7), we can evaluate the approximate pH levels of the given options:

- **Chicken soup**: Typically has a pH around 6.5 to 7.0, depending on the ingredients used.
- **Hand soap**: Generally, hand soaps are more alkaline and can have a pH above 9.
- **Milk**: Usually has a pH around 6.5 to 7.
- **Saliva**: Typically has a pH of about 6.5 to 7.4.

Among these, **both chicken soup and milk** are usually around neutral, while saliva is slightly more variable but can still be close to neutral. However, **hand soap is definitely more alkaline**, making it further from neutral.

Given this, the best choice for a solution that is closest to neutral is likely either **milk** or **chicken soup**. But if you need to pick one, **milk** is often regarded as very close to neutral.

So, if required to choose one, the answer would be **milk**.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Thank you for the clarification! Saliva does indeed have a pH that can fall within the 6.5 to 7.4 range, and it's often cited as being close to neutral, particularly in its average state.

I appreciate your feedback, and I'm sorry for the confusion. If you have any more questions or need further clarification on acids, bases, or any other topic, feel free to ask!

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