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No, pH values cannot be directly added or subtracted because they are logarithmic measurements of hydrogen ion concentration. Instead, to combine solutions with different pH values, you need to convert the pH values to their corresponding hydrogen ion concentrations, average those concentrations, and then convert back to pH. This involves using the formula ( [H^+] = 10^{-pH} ) to find the concentrations before averaging.

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Can pH value be related to acidity?

Yes to lower acidity you can add alkalines which increase Ph values


What are the pH values of acids Bases?

Acids have pH values below 7.0. Bases have values above 7.0.


Does alkaline solutions have pH values below 7?

The higher the pH value the higher the Alkaline concentration.


Alkaline solutions have pH values below 7?

Alkaline solutions have a pH higher than 7


Is a pH 11 considered to be acidic?

No, a pH of 11 is considered alkaline, not acidic. pH values below 7 are acidic, while pH values above 7 are alkaline.


Do you add caustic to lower the pH in water?

No you add acid to lower the pH


What would you neutralize an acid with a pH of 3?

To neutralize an acid with a pH of 3, you would need to add a base with a pH higher than 3. Bases have pH values above 7, so adding a base with a pH higher than 3 will help neutralize the acid and bring the pH closer to 7, which is considered neutral.


How can Acids and Alkalis be identified using an PH scale?

The pH scale has values ranging from 0-14. A substance with pH between 0-6 is considered as an acid, one with pH 7 is considered neutral while substances with pH in range 8-14 are considered as bases.


What is the range of pH?

The range of pH values is 0 - 14.


What values on the pH scale represent bases?

Bases are repestented by values greater than 7 on the pH scale.


What is he range of pH values in the following solutions?

To accurately provide the range of pH values for specific solutions, I would need to know which solutions you are referring to. Generally, pure water has a neutral pH of around 7, while acidic solutions have pH values below 7 and alkaline (basic) solutions have pH values above 7. For example, strong acids can have pH values close to 0, while strong bases can reach pH values up to 14 or higher in concentrated forms. Please specify the solutions for a more detailed response.


What is the relationship between pH and acids and bases?

pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, with lower pH values indicating higher acidity and higher pH values indicating higher alkalinity. Acids have pH values below 7, while bases have pH values above 7. Acids release hydrogen ions in water, lowering pH, while bases release hydroxide ions, raising pH.

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