OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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A substance with a pH of 4 is considered a(n)
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base
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neutral
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acid
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -pHs less than 7 are acidic while pHs greater than 7 are alkaline (basic).
Detailed explanation-2: -Hence the substance with a pH of 4 is called an acidic substance.
Detailed explanation-3: -Understanding the pH Scale It ranges from 0 to 14, where 7 is neutral. Anything less than 7 is classified as acid and anything above 7 is classified as a base.
Detailed explanation-4: -For example, if the hydrogen ion concentration is 10−4, the pH = 4 and the solution is acidic.
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