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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is true about acids and bases?
A
The lower the pH, the stronger the acid
B
the higher the pH, the stronger the acid
C
The lower the pH, the more neutral the acid
D
The higher the pH, the weaker the base
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the higher the pH value, the weak is the acid while the higher the pH value for a base means a stronger base.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: a)The lower the pH, the stronger the acid is the correct answer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acids mixed with bases neutralize each other. The explanation for the correct option (B): When an acid reacts with a base, it neutralizes to produce salt and Water ( H 2 O ). This reaction is known as a neutralization reaction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lower pH number means stronger acid, higher pH number means stronger base. It can be a little confusing, but the lower the pH of a substance is, the stronger of an acid it is.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hence, option (C) is correct., sour and changing blue litmus to red is true for acids.

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