Question

The pH values of five solutions A, B, C, D and E are given below :

A	1
B	5
C	7
D	11
E	13

Which solution is

1. weakly alkaline

2. neutral

3. strongly acidic

4. strongly alkaline, and

5. weakly acidic ?

Answer 1

1. Weakly alkaline: D (pH = 11)

2. Neutral : C (pH = 7)

3. Strongly acidic: A (pH = 1)

4. Strongly alkaline: E (pH = 13)

5. Weakly acidic : B (pH = 5)