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Which pH value would you expect for a pure water sample at 25 °C?

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Reactions of acids

Question

  1. A. 0
  2. B. 7
  3. C. 14
  4. D. 5

Answer

7

Explanation

Pure water is neutral, giving a pH of 7 at 25 °C.

Common mistake

Misclassifying pH Levels

Students often confuse the classification of solutions, mistakenly labeling a neutral solution as acidic or alkaline.

To fix this, remember that a pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline. Use a pH meter or universal indicator to accurately measure and classify the solution.

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