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Which of the following pH values indicates an acidic solution?

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Reactions of acids

Question

  1. A. 8
  2. B. 5
  3. C. 10
  4. D. 7

Answer

5

Explanation

A pH value below 7, such as 5, indicates an acidic solution.

Common mistake

Misidentifying pH Levels

Students often confuse the pH values and incorrectly classify a solution with a pH of 7 as acidic instead of neutral.

Remind students that a pH of 7 is neutral, while pH values below 7 indicate acidity and values above 7 indicate alkalinity.

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