Identify whether each of the following solutions is acidic, basic, or neutral.
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shampoo, pH 5.9
maple syrup, pH 5.5
shampoo, pH 5.9 : acidic
maple syrup, pH 5.5 : acidic
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with values below 7 being acidic, values above 7 being basic, and a pH of 7 being neutral.
Based on the given information:
- Shampoo with a pH of 5.9 is acidic.
- Maple syrup with a pH of 5.5 is also acidic.
Therefore, both solutions (shampoo and maple syrup) can be categorized as acidic.
To identify whether each of the given solutions is acidic, basic, or neutral, we need to understand the pH scale. The pH scale is a numerical scale from 0 to 14 that measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. A pH below 7 is acidic, a pH of 7 is neutral, and a pH above 7 is basic or alkaline.
For the solutions provided:
1. Shampoo with a pH of 5.9: To determine if it is acidic, basic, or neutral, we need to compare its pH to the pH scale. A pH of 5.9 is below 7 but higher than 0, so it is in the acidic range. Therefore, we will classify shampoo as acidic.
2. Maple syrup with a pH of 5.5: Similarly, we compare the pH of 5.5 to the pH scale. Since 5.5 is below 7, it is also in the acidic range. Therefore, we will classify maple syrup as acidic as well.
So, both shampoo and maple syrup are acidic solutions.