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the ph of a solution is used to indicate the acidity of a solution and …

Question

the ph of a solution is used to indicate the acidity of a solution and ranges from 0 to 14, with a ph of 7 being ______. the answer is

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

The pH scale is a measure of acidity or alkalinity in a solution. A pH of 7 is considered neutral because it indicates that the concentration of hydrogen ions ($H^+$) is equal to the concentration of hydroxide ions ($OH^-$) in the solution. Solutions with a pH less than 7 are acidic (higher $H^+$ concentration), and those with a pH greater than 7 are basic or alkaline (higher $OH^-$ concentration).

Answer:

neutral