A PH Scale Determines Whether a Solution Is Acidic or Alkaline

question 47

Multiple Choice

A pH scale determines whether a solution is acidic or alkaline. The pH scale runs from 0 to 14, with 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline. A pH of 7 is neutral (distilled water has a pH Of 7) . Write the pH range as an inequality and label the substance as acidic or alkaline.
Jerry's Fizzy Cola: 4.1 through 4.3, inclusive

• A) \(4.1 < h < 4.3\), alkaline
• B) \(4.1 \leq h < 4.3\), acidic
• C) \(4.1 \leq h \leq 4.3\), acidic
• D) \(4.1 < h \leq 4.3\), alkaline

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