Question

Describe the various applications of pH in daily life.

Answer 1

pH is the measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.

The various applications of pH in daily life are:

• In the human body, all the physiological reactions take place at the pH of 7-7.8. pH is very important for our digestive system.
• The pH of the soil is an important factor in the growth of crops and other plants. The ideal pH for the growth of shrubs and crops ranges from 6.5 to 7.3
• When the pH of the mouth falls below 5.5. Our tooth starts decaying.
• The acidic effect of honeybees bite can be cured by using a base such as baking soda. When a honeybee bites, it inserts an acidic substance into our body. To get relief from it, an aqueous solution of a basic substance such as baking soda is applied around the place of the bite. It helps to neutralize the acidic poison.
• In the stomach, hydrochloric acid is secreted as food enters the stomach. It turns the pH of the stomach between 1 and 3.