CH-1106
pH scale
Chemistry · Secondary 4 · Medium · pH scale
A student tests an unknown solution with universal indicator and observes a pH of 9.
Which statement best describes the solution?
Which statement best describes the solution?
- It is alkaline and contains a higher concentration of ions than pure water.
- It is strongly acidic and turns blue litmus paper red.
- It is neutral and has equal concentrations of and ions.
- It is slightly acidic and has fewer ions than a pH 7 solution.
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