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An unknown solution has a pH of 7. how would you classify this solution?

A. neutral
B. acidic
C. basic
D. not enough information

User Franckl
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Answer: The correct answer is Option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

pH is defined as the negative logarithm of hydrogen ion concentration present in the solution.

Mathematically,


pH=-\log [H^+]

  • If the solution has high hydrogen ion concentration, then the pH will be low and the solution will be acidic. The pH range of acidic solution is 0 to 6.9
  • If the solution has low hydrogen ion concentration, then the pH will be high and the solution will be basic. The pH range of basic solution is 7.1 to 14
  • The solution having pH equal to 7 is termed as neutral solution.

Hence, the correct answer is Option A.

User Flokk
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Answer:

Option A. neutral

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The pH is a number that describe the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution. A solution's pH will be a number between 0 and 14.

A solution with a pH of 7 is classified as neutral.
(pH=7)

If the pH is lower than 7, the solution is acidic.
(pH < 7)

If the pH is higher than 7, the solution is basic.
(pH > 7)

In this problem we have a solution that has a pH=7

therefore

The solution is classified as neutral

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