Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 2 - Small Molecules and the Chemistry of Life - 2.4 - Water Is Critical for Life - 2.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 39: 3

Answer

A pH scale ranges from 0 to 14 and indicates acidity and basicity as a measurement of the amount of hydronium ions in solution. A pH of 7 is neutral, anything below that is acidic and above that is basic. The amount of hydronium ions in solution is multiplied 10 fold by a single unit increase in pH.

Work Step by Step

A pH scale ranges from 0 to 14 and indicates acidity and basicity as a measurement of the amount of hydronium ions in solution. A pH of 7 is neutral, anything below that is acidic and above that is basic. The amount of hydronium ions in solution is multiplied 10 fold by a single unit increase in pH.
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