Question

. Using the pH scale below what would be the pH value of an Acid? *

Answer 1

Answer : The pH value of an acid is below 7.

Explanation :

pH : It is defined as the negative logarithm of hydrogen ion or hydronium ion concentration.

Mathematically,

$pH=-\log [H^+]$

When the pH less than 7 then the solution is acidic and the concentration of hydrogen ion is greater than hydroxide ion.

When the pH more than 7 then the solution is basic and the concentration of hydrogen ion is less than hydroxide ion.

When the pH is equal to 7 then the solution is neutral and the concentration of hydrogen ion is equal to the hydroxide ion.

Hence, the pH value of an acid is below 7.