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PH Scale
PH Scale
Acids + Bases
The pH Scale
The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is. The scale goes from 0 14
0 - 6 = Acids 8 14 = Bases
Acids
Any substance that has a pH below 7 is called an acid. These substances tend to taste sour.
Bases
Any substance with a pH above 7 is called a base These substances tend to taste bitter
Neutral Substances
Any substance with a pH of 7 is neutral Pure water is a neutral substance.