Question

The pH of a nearby stream is tested and found to be basic.

Which pH could be a valid result from the testing of the stream?

A.
5

B.
6

C.
7

D.
8

Answer 1

\(\sf \huge pH~scale:\)
> 14 = superbase
\(\sf \color{red}{8-14 = ~basic}\)
\(\sf \color{blue}{7 = neutral}\)
\(\sf \color{green}{0-6 = ~acidic}\)
< 0 = superacid

Answer 2

which = D. 8