Question 15
EasyOriginal questionWhat is the pH of pure water at 25 °C?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Pure water is neutral, neither acidic nor basic.
On the pH scale from 0 to 14, neutral is 7; below 7 is acidic and above 7 is basic.
- Concept
- The pH scale
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
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