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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 ______.

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  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.