AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A pH of 14 is a ____
A
strong acid
B
weak acid
C
Strong base
D
Weak base
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anything below 7.0 is acidic, and anything above 7.0 is alkaline, or basic. pH scale, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic/alkaline) and listing the pH values of common substances.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution with pH=13 is a strong base as the basicity increases from 7 to 14.

Detailed explanation-3: -Strong Base Solution: Strong bases can completely dissolve in water. Their pH value is extremely high, usually between 12 to 14.

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