Question

Classify each of the following solutions as acidic, basic, or neutral based on the pH value.
(a) pH = 8.0
(b) pH = 7.0
(c) pH = 3.5
(d) pH = 6.1

Answer 1

a pH less than 7.0 is acidic and a pH greater than 7.0 is basic. 7.0 is neutral.