
Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition) - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780321908445
Author: Karen C. Timberlake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.61UTC
State whether each of the following solutions is acidic, basic, or neutral:
(10.6)
a. rain, pH 5.2
b. tears, pH 7.5
c. tea, pH 3.8
d. cola, pH 2.5
e. photo developer, pH 12.0
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