Question

The pH values of distilled water, fruit juice and sodium bicarbonate were measured using pH papers. What is the correct decreasing order of pH values?

• A. Water > Sodium bicarbonate > Fruit juice
• B. Water > Fruit juice > Sodium bicarbonate
• C. Sodium bicarbonate > Water > Fruit juice
• D. Fruit juice > Water > Sodium bicarbonate

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Sodium bicarbonate > Water > Fruit juice

Sodium bicarbonate > Water > Fruit juice

Sodium bicarbonate is a base (pH > 7).

Water has pH 7.

Fruit juice is acidic (pH < 7).