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If H+ is 1.3x10^-12 , what is the solution... acidic, basic , or you can not tell the ph from this problem

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Answer:

11.89 pH --> BASIC.

Explanation:

To solve this, you would use the equation:

pH= -log(H+)

pH= -log(1.3×
10^(-12)) ≈11.89.

On the pH scale, a number above 7 means that the solution is Alkaline, or BASIC.

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