The pH scale

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What is the range of the pH scale?
0 to 14
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What does the pH scale measure?
How acidic or alkaline a solution is
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The lower the pH of a solution, the more acidic it is. Give some examples of acids and their position on the pH scale.
Car battery acid or stomach acid - 1 ~ vinegar or lemon juice - 3 ~ acid rain - 4 ~ normal rain - 5
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The higher the pH of a solution, the more alkaline it is. Give some examples of alkalines and their position on the pH scale
Washing up liquid - 9 ~ pancreatic juice - 10 ~ soap powder - 11 ~ bleach - 12 ~ caustic soda (drain cleaner) - 14
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A neutal substance has pH 7. Give one example of a neutral substance.
Pure water
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What does the pH scale measure?

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How acidic or alkaline a solution is

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The lower the pH of a solution, the more acidic it is. Give some examples of acids and their position on the pH scale.

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The higher the pH of a solution, the more alkaline it is. Give some examples of alkalines and their position on the pH scale

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A neutal substance has pH 7. Give one example of a neutral substance.

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