🔬 Everyday Science

What is pH?

A A measurement of temperature
B A scale measuring how acidic or basic a solution is
C A measurement of weight
D A type of chemical bond

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, measuring how acidic or basic a solution is. pH 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is basic (alkaline). Pure water has a pH of 7.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is pH?" is Option B: A scale measuring how acidic or basic a solution is.

The other options — A) A measurement of temperature, C) A measurement of weight, D) A type of chemical bond — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, measuring how acidic or basic a solution is. pH 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is basic (alkaline). Pure water has a pH of 7.

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