Question

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1. The _____ measures how acidic or basic a substance is.
2. The pH scale ranges from _____ to _____.
3. If a solution has a pH of 7, it is considered _____.
4. A pH less than 7 is considered ______ with _____ numbers indicating stronger acids.
5. a pH greater than 7 is considered ______, with _____ numbers indicating stronger bases.
6. Water is considered a(n) _____ substance.
7. Most food substances like tomatoes, lemons, and milk are _____.
8. Most cleaning substances like soap and bleach are ______.

Answer 1

1. The **pH scale** measures how acidic or basic a substance is.
2. The pH scale ranges from **0** to **14**.
3. If a solution has a pH of 7, it is considered **neutral**.
4. A pH less than 7 is considered **acidic**, with **lower** numbers indicating stronger acids.
5. A pH greater than 7 is considered **basic**, with **higher** numbers indicating stronger bases.
6. Water is considered a(n) **neutral** substance.
7. Most food substances like tomatoes, lemons, and milk are **acidic**.
8. Most cleaning substances like soap and bleach are **basic**.