A solution tested in the laboratory shows pH 14. Which of the following statements best describes this solution

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Vocaloid · Answer

@Ds0515 please post the statements

Ds0515 · Answer

It is a highly acidic solution with a high hydrogen ion concentration.
It is a highly basic solution with a low hydrogen ion concentration.
It is a highly basic solution with a high hydrogen ion concentration.
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Vocaloid · Answer

hint: is a pH of above 7 acidic or basic?

Ds0515 · Answer

7

Vocaloid · Answer

no, I am asking: if pH is > 7, then is it acidic or basic?

Ds0515 · Answer

acid

Vocaloid · Answer

remember that ph > 7 means basic

so if we have a basic solution is our hydrogen ion concentration high or low?

Ds0515 · Answer

high

Vocaloid · Answer

remember that basic solutions have low hydrogen concentrations

Vocaloid · Answer

"It is a highly basic solution with a low hydrogen ion concentration." is your answer

I would suggest reviewing acid vs basic solutions

Ds0515 · Answer

ok

Vocaloid · Answer

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