Question

The pH values of five solutions A, B, C, D and E are given below:

A	1
B	5
C	7
D	11
E	13

Which solution is

1. weakly alkaline
2. neutral
3. strongly acidic
4. strongly alkaline, and
5. weakly acidic?

Answer 1

1. Solution D, with a pH of 11, is weakly alkaline.
2. Solution C with pH 7 is neutral.
3. Solution A with pH 1 is strongly acidic.
4. Solution E with pH 13 is strongly alkaline.
5. Solution B with pH 5 is weakly acidic.