EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you have a substance with a pH of 8 it is a(n) ____
A
Acid
B
base
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -pHs less than 7 are acidic while pHs greater than 7 are alkaline (basic).

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the given solution with pH=8 is basic according to the information mentioned above.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alkaline water has a pH of 8 or above. Strongly alkaline substances, such as lye, can have a pH of 14. Pure water has a pH of 7 and is considered “neutral” because it has neither acidic nor basic qualities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pH scale Anything below 7.0 is acidic, and anything above 7.0 is alkaline, or basic.

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