Question

A sample of vinegar has a pH of  5, and a sample of rainwater has a pH of  6. Which of the following statements best describes these two substances?

Answer 1

a
Both samples are bases, and vinegar is more basic.
b
Both samples are acids, and rainwater is more acidic.
c
Both samples are acids, and vinegar is more acidic.
d
Both samples are bases, and rainwater is more basic.

Answer 2

The vinegar has a lower pH value (more acidic) compared to the rainwater, which has a higher pH value (less acidic, closer to neutral).

Answer 3

c
Both samples are acids, and vinegar is more acidic.