Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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ISBN: 9781118743164
Author: Jacquelyn G. Black, Laura J. Black
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 2, Problem 7SQ

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To determine: The way in which the pH scale is used to measure the acidity.

Introduction: The hydrogen atoms that are involved in a chemical bond or chemical reaction can easily lose its electron and forms hydrogen ion (H+). The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. Based on this, the nature of the solution can be identified.

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To identify: The strongest acid from the given pH values of 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13.

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To identify: The strongest base from the given pH values of 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13.

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To identify: The pH at which the bacterium Thiobacillus thioparis can damage ancient marble from the given pH values of 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13.

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