Question 14
Acids, Bases and SaltsThe pH of four solutions W,X,Y,Z are 4, 6, 8, 10, respectively, therefore
- A.none of these solutions is acidic
- B.the pH of Y is made more acidic by addition of distilled water
- C.Z is the most acidic solution
- D.W is the most acidic solution
- E.X is neutral
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (W is the most acidic solution)
Explanation
The lower the pH, the more acidic the solution. W has the lowest pH (4), so it is the most acidic.