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Question
Three solutions P, Q and R have pH value of 3.5, 5.2 and 12.2 respectively. Which one of these is a:
1) Weak acid?
2) Strong alkali?
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Solution
1) Q having pH 5.2 is the weak acid
2) R having pH 12.2 is strong alkali.
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