Chapter 16, Problem 16.158AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: An explanation corresponding to the fact that the addition of sodium phosphate to the lake increased $\text{pH}$ of water is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The potential of ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ ions is called as $\text{pH}$. The value of $\text{pH}$ is less than $7$ for acidic solutions and greater than $7$ for basic solutions. For neutral solution the value of $\text{pH}$ is $7$.

To determine: An explanation corresponding to the fact that the addition of sodium phosphate to the lake increased $\text{pH}$ of water.