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pH scale has to do with the amount of ionic hydrogen present. This determines the alkalinity or acidity of a substance. Basically, if the substance has a pH lower than a 7 the pH scale for the substance is acid. If its higher than 7, its alkaline, if its 7 on the scale, its a base.

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