Which statement about a compound on this pH scale explains why it is a base

A.
RbOH is a base because its pH is greater than 7.

B.
HCl is a base because it is the lowest number on the pH scale.

C.
HIO3 is a base because its pH is closest to 7.

D.
HBr is a base because its pH falls between 1 and 7

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Question

Which statement about a compound on this pH scale explains why it is a base

 A.
RbOH is a base because its pH is greater than 7.
 
 B.
HCl is a base because it is the lowest number on the pH scale.
 
 C.
HIO3 is a base because its pH is closest to 7.
 
 D.
HBr is a base because its pH falls between 1 and 7

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abb0t · Answer

if pH = 7 its neutral
if pH > 7 its basic
if pH < 7 its acidic

anonymous · Answer

So A? @abb0t