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What scale is used to indicate whether something is acid or alkaline?
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∙ 15y ago
The pH scale is the widely used universal scale, (which measures the hydrogen ion concentration of solutions) to measure the acidity or alkalinity of chemical solutions. It should be mentioned that the pH value is dependent on the temperature.
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∙ 15y agohttp://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_scale_used_to_classify_the_strength_of_acid_and_basic_solutions"
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∙ 9y agoIt is known as the 'pH' scale (pH stands for 'potential of Hydrogen').
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What does it mean if something in science is neutral?
That something isn't acid or alkaline it is in the middle. It means that on the pH scale it has a pH of 7 (in the middle) Hope this helps LOL x
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Ph scale is around 0 to?
Scale from about 0 to about 14: Low is acid, 7 (middle) is neutral, High is base ( alkaline)
How is a beaufort scale used?
The Beaufort scale is used to indicate approximate wind speed.
What is Extremes of pH according to chemistry?
The extremes of the pH scale are 0 (acidic) and 14 (alkaline).
Why do scientist use the pH scale?
scientists use the ph scale so they can tell whether something is acidic or alkaline
How do you in pH scale whether its acidic or alkaline?
In the pH scale, anything with a pH less than 7 is acidic, and anything with a pH greater than 7 is alkaline.
Why does blue litmus paper turned to red?
litmus paper finds if something is alkaline or acid blue= alkaline red=acid there are other colours along the PH scale
Is tooth paste an acid or alkaline on the PH scale?
it is an alkaline.... hope this helps! :)
Is alkaline increaser the same as PH decreaser?
No - Alkaline is on the high end of the pH scale, acidic is on the low end of the pH scale. Use a pH decreaser to lower the alkaline levels.
Where are alkaline batteries on the pH scale?
An Alkaline battery has a pH of around 10-11
Is alkali or alkaline used in the pH scale?
An alkaline solution has a pH over 7,00.
What kind of scale is a litmus scale?
its a scale showing the amount of acid or alkaline in a object I THINK
What does it mean if something in science is neutral?
That something isn't acid or alkaline it is in the middle. It means that on the pH scale it has a pH of 7 (in the middle) Hope this helps LOL x
What is the pH scale range for an alkaline solution?
Any pH >7 is considered basic or alkaline
What scale shows how acidic or alkaline asolution is?
pH scale...pH of <7 is considered acidic, >7 is considered alkaline. 7 is neutral like water.
Is sodium hydroxide a chemical?
Yes. Sodium Hydroxide is a chemical. It is an Alkaline because its pH is 14 which is obviously over 7. Further Detail Still: An Acid will have a pH of under 7 and an Alkaline will have a pH of over 7. A pH scale is how you tell how acidic or alkaline something is by using colours.
