What's the meaning of pH

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pH is a measure of how acidic or basic (alkaline) a solution is. It quantifies the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+\text{H}^+) in a solution.

The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14:

  • A pH of 7 is neutral.
  • A pH less than 7 is acidic.
  • A pH greater than 7 is basic (alkaline).
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