A student uses an indicator to measure the pH of a solution. The indicator shows a pH of 7. What must be true of this solution?

The solution contains neither hydronium ions nor hydroxide ions.

The solution has equal amounts of hydronium ions and hydroxide ions.

The solution is acidic.

The solution is basic. (I think its this one)

Question

A student uses an indicator to measure the pH of a solution. The indicator shows a pH of 7. What must be true of this solution?

 The solution contains neither hydronium ions nor hydroxide ions.

 The solution has equal amounts of hydronium ions and hydroxide ions.

 The solution is acidic.

 The solution is basic. (I think its this one)

anonymous · Answer

the solution has equal amounts of hydrogen and hydroxide ions. they nuetralise each other giving the ph of 7

anonymous · Answer

i agree with @zarmeenj because pH level of 7 means that it is neutral. aka water is at a pH level of 7. below 7 is acidic. above is basic. so ur last two choices are out! and like @zarmeenj said, equal amounts would neutralize each other, so "The solution has equal amounts of hydronium ions and hydroxide ions." is ur answer :)