Web Analytics
Answered

An unknown solution has a pH of 8. How would you classify this solution?

Aacidic
Bbasic
Cneutral
DThere is not enough information to answer the question

Verified Answer :

Answer:

I took the test, and B is correct

Explanation:

sorry for being really late

An unknown solution that has a pH of 8 will be classified as a basic solution as it has a pH value of more than 7.

  • The pH of the solution is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion's concentration in the aqueous solution:

       \(pH=-\log [H^+]\)

  • The pH scale of the solution ranges from 0 to 14.
  • The solution with a pH of less than 7 is classified as an acidic solution.
  • The solution with a pH of greater than 7 is classified as a basic solution.
  • The solution with a pH equal to 7 is classified as a neutral solution.

So, from this, we can conclude that an unknown solution has a pH of 8 will be classified as a basic solution as it has a pH value of more than 7.

Learn more about the pH of the solution here:

brainly.com/question/4975103?referrer=searchResults

Related Questions