Question

Identify each of these substances as acidic, basic, or neutral.

___ pure water, pH = 7.0

___ lake water, pH = 6.5

___ baking soda solution, pH = 9

___ soapy water, pH = 12


Answers: neutral, acidic, basic, basic

Answer 1

neutral

acidic

basic

basic

Answer 2

Answer:pure water is neutral . Lake water is acidic. Baking soda and soapy water are basic.

Explanation: 7 is neutral. The higher on the ph scale like 1-6 is acidic. The lower on the scale 8-13 is base or alkaline.