plz help! Solution 1 has a pH of 6.5. When Solution 2 is poured into Solution 1, the new solution has a pH of 5.2. What must be true of Solution 2?

It contains no hydroxide ions.
It is more acidic than Solution 1.
It is a basic solution.
It had a pH of 6.5.

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plz help! Solution 1 has a pH of 6.5. When Solution 2 is poured into Solution 1, the new solution has a pH of 5.2. What must be true of Solution 2?

 It contains no hydroxide ions.
 It is more acidic than Solution 1.
 It is a basic solution.
 It had a pH of 6.5.

anonymous · Answer

"averaging" pH values does not work because they are based on logarithms of [H+] ion. however, can be sure that since solution 2 made the combination more acidic, solution 2 is more acidic than solution 1. so your answer is b.

anonymous · Answer

thanks again @carlyrose youve been very helpful ;)

anonymous · Answer

you're very welcome sweetie. glad i'm able to help.

anonymous · Answer

same here