NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which of these solutions is an acid?
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Dish Soap:pH of 12
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Tomato Soup:pH of 4
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Baking Soda:pH of 9
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Drain Cleaner:pH of 14
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: A solution with a pH of 4 is moderately acidic. The strength of acids and bases is given in terms of pH.
Detailed explanation-2: -pH values lower than 7 are acidic, and pH values higher than 7 are alkaline (basic).
Detailed explanation-3: -pH is a measure of how acidic/basic water is. The range goes from 0-14, with 7 being neutral. pHs of less than 7 indicate acidity, whereas a pH of greater than 7 indicates a base.
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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