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What is the pH scale?


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pH scale:

  1. A pH scale is a tool used to measure the pH of a given compound or solution.
  2. The pH scale measures the concentration of H+ ions in the solution.
  3. It indicates the acidity or basicity of the solution.
  4. The pH scale ranges from 0-14.
  5. On the pH scale, 7 is for neutral conditions.
  6. On the pH scale, Less than 7 indicates an acidic condition.
  7. On the pH scale, more than 7 indicates a basic condition.
  8. The low pH range shows more acidity and the high pH range shows more basicity.
  9. The pH scale shows different colorations for different pH when tested with a solution.

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