Substances are classified as acidic, basic, or neutral. The pH scale can be used to classify a substance. Which feature suggests that a substance is basic?

Question

a
The pH is 0.
b
The pH is less than 7.
c
The pH is greater than 7.
d
The pH is 7.

Answer 1

The feature that suggests that a substance is basic is:

c: The pH is greater than 7.

In the pH scale, a pH level above 7 indicates a basic (or alkaline) substance, while a pH level below 7 indicates acidity, and a pH of exactly 7 indicates neutrality.