The PH Value

question 79

Multiple Choice

The pH value

• A) increases with acidity.
• B) is measured on a scale from 0 to 10.
• C) is determined by the concentration of H⁺ in a solution.
• D) reflects the Na⁺ content of body fluids.
• E) decreases with alkalinity.

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