Question

What is the pH range of an acidic substance?

• A. 0 - 7
• B. 1 - 7
• C. 7 - 14
• D. 1 - 6

Answer 1

The correct option is A 0 - 7

The strength of acidic and basic substances is measured with respect to pH scale. The standard value of an acid on a pH scale is between 0-7 while the substances that are basic have the value ranging between 7-14. For strong acids like hydrochloric acid (HCl), the value of pH is around 0 to 1.