Question

Two solutions X and Y have pH = 4 and pH = 8, respectively. Which solution will give alkaline reaction and which one acidic ?

Lakhmir Singh Chemistry Class 10

Answer 1

Y will give alkaline reaction because it has ph value of more than 7
X will give acidic reaction because it has ph value of less than 7

Answer 2

Explanation:

As per the given data :

Solution X has a ph value of 4 ( which is less than 7 ) and will give an acidic reaction.

Solution Y has a ph value of 8 ( which is greater than 7 ) and will give an alkaline reaction.