Chemistry PYQ 53 of 152 · Acids, Bases & Salts

The pH value of water is

  1. A4
  2. B7
  3. C12
  4. D18
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (b) 7

Explanation

pH measures hydrogen-ion concentration on a scale of 0 to 14.

Pure water at 25°C has a pH of 7, making it exactly neutral.

Values below 7 are acidic and above 7 are basic; water sits at the midpoint.

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