Chapter 2.4, Problem 2MC

Summary Introduction

To explain:

How the values of 0, 7, and 14 relate to the pH scale.

Concept introduction:

The pH scale provides a means of comparing the concentration of hydroxide ions ( ${\text{OH}}^{\text{-}}$) or hydrogen ion ( ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$). The presence of hydride ion determines the acidic solution while the presence of hydroxide ion determines the basic solution.