With regard to the pH scale, a solution with a pH

Question

Question 13 options:

A)

close to 14 is considered a strong base.

B)

higher than 7 is considered an acid.

C)

lower than 7 is considered basic.

D)

of 6 is considered neutral.

Answer 1

The correct answer regarding the pH scale is:

A) close to 14 is considered a strong base.

Here's a brief explanation of the other options:

B) Higher than 7 is considered a base, not an acid. Acids have a pH lower than 7.

C) Lower than 7 is considered acidic, not basic. A basic solution has a pH higher than 7.

D) A pH of 6 is considered acidic, not neutral. A neutral pH is considered to be around 7.

So, option A is the only accurate statement.