1. What number on the pH scale is the strongest acid?

2. What number on the pH scale is the strongest base?

Can you please help me with this. I am not sure.

http://chemistry.elmhurst.edu/vchembook/184ph.html

How about 0 for the most acidic?

Thank you Ms. Sue. I believe I found the answer 1 is the answer for number one and 14 is the answer for number two.

Of course! I'd be happy to help explain the pH scale and how to determine the strongest acid and strongest base on it.

The pH scale, which ranges from 0 to 14, is used to measure the acidity or alkalinity (basicity) of a substance. A pH value of 7 is considered neutral, while values below 7 are acidic and values above 7 are basic.

To determine the strongest acid on the pH scale, you'll need to look for the lowest pH value. The lower the pH, the stronger the acid. For example, if you come across a substance with a pH of 1, it is a very strong acid. Therefore, the number 1 represents the strongest acid on the pH scale.

Similarly, to determine the strongest base on the pH scale, you'll need to look for the highest pH value. The higher the pH, the stronger the base. For instance, if you encounter a substance with a pH of 14, it is a very strong base. Consequently, the number 14 indicates the strongest base on the pH scale.

So, in summary:

1. The strongest acid on the pH scale is represented by the number 1, which has the lowest pH value.
2. The strongest base on the pH scale is represented by the number 14, which has the highest pH value.

I hope this helps clarify the concept of pH and how to identify the strongest acid and base on the pH scale! Let me know if you have any further questions.