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3 years ago

An reading of 8 on the pH scale is indicative of?

Chemistry

2 answers:

soldier1979 [14.2K]3 years ago

8 0

Answer:

Basic or alkaline

Explanation:

ph 7 is neutral

below 7 is acidic

above 7 is basic or alkaline

Nataly [62]3 years ago

6 0

Answer:

$\boxed {\boxed {\sf Weak \ base}}$

Explanation:

The pH scale which classifies a solution's acidity or basicity.

A pH below 7 is acidic. This means it has more hydrogen ions.
A pH equal to 7 is neutral. This has equal hydrogen and hydroxide ions.
A pH above 7 is basic. This has more hydroxide ions.

We are given a reading of 8. This is above 7, but not much greater. Therefore, it could be classified as a weak base.

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