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Which is more basic (or more alkaline)? A solution of pH = 8 or a solution of pH = 11.

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Which is more basic (or more alkaline)? 

A solution of pH = 8 or a solution of pH = 11.

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A solution with a pH of 11 is more basic than a solution with a pH of 8. This is because a pH value greater than 7 indicates a basic solution. As the pH increases from 7 to 14, the concentration of OH increases, thereby increasing the solution's strength.

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Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Exercise 2 [Page 101]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts
Exercise 2 | Q 7. | Page 101
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