Matter and Its Properties: Master the Fundamentals of Chemistry

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of elements?

Accepted Answer

Always exist as molecules

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Cannot be further broken down into simpler substances

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Possess unique chemical and physical properties

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May exist in multiple forms (allotropes)

Question 2

When atoms share electrons, they form what type of chemical bond?

Accepted Answer

Covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 3

The smallest unit of an element that retains the element's properties is called a/an:

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Crystal

Question 4

Describe the distinction between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures:

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Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition, unlike heterogeneous mixtures

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Heterogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition, unlike homogeneous mixtures

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Homogeneous mixtures exist in multiple phases, unlike heterogeneous mixtures

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Heterogeneous mixtures exist in multiple phases, unlike homogeneous mixtures

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately describes an element?

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means

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A substance that always exists as a molecule

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A substance that can form chemical bonds with itself

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A substance that is composed of two or more different types of atoms

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metals?

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Brittleness

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Shiny appearance

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High melting point

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Malleability

Question 7

Which of the following changes in state is endothermic?

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Vaporization

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Melting

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Freezing

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Condensation

Question 8

What is the fundamental principle that states that mass can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

Law of Conservation of Mass

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Law of Definite Proportions

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Law of Multiple Proportions

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Law of Conservation of Energy

Question 9

What is the pH of a solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 1 x 10^-7 M?

Accepted Answer

7

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0

Answer

14

Answer

-7

Question 10

Which of the following compounds is considered organic?

Accepted Answer

Methane

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Sodium chloride

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Water

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Carbon dioxide

Question 11

Which type of mixture exhibits a uniform distribution of its components throughout?

Accepted Answer

Homogeneous

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Heterogeneous

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Colloid

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Suspension

Question 12

Identify the element among the following substances:

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Iron

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Water

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Carbon dioxide

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Salt

Question 13

Calculate the density of a substance with a mass of 50 grams and a volume of 25 cubic centimeters.

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2 grams per cubic centimeter

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2 cubic centimeters per gram

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50 grams per cubic centimeter

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50 cubic centimeters per gram

Question 14

Which physical change cannot be reversed?

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Burning

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Melting

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Freezing

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Evaporation

Question 15

Identify the subatomic particle that carries a negative charge:

Accepted Answer

Electron

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Proton

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Neutron

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Ion

Question 16

Which of the following processes is classified as a chemical change?

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Burning wood

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Dissolving salt in water

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Melting ice

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Boiling water

Question 17

How do the strengths of intermolecular forces in a substance influence its physical properties, such as melting point and boiling point?

Accepted Answer

Substances with stronger intermolecular forces have higher melting and boiling points.

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Intermolecular forces have no effect on physical properties.

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Substances with stronger intermolecular forces have lower melting and boiling points.

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Intermolecular forces are only significant in solids and liquids, not gases.

Question 18

What type of bond is formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom?

Accepted Answer

Ionic bond

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Covalent bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 19

Which state of matter exhibits fixed volume and shape?

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Solid

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Liquid

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Gas

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Plasma

Question 20

Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?

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Fruit salad

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Vinegar

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Milk

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Seawater

Question 21

Calculate the molar mass of sodium chloride (NaCl).

Accepted Answer

58.5 g/mol

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23 g/mol

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35.5 g/mol

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71 g/mol

Question 22

Which of the following elements is a halogen?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine

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Sodium

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Silicon

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Calcium

Question 23

What type of chemical reaction releases water?

Accepted Answer

Neutralization

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Combustion

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Precipitation

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Oxidation-reduction

Question 24

Which of the following best describes a compound?

Accepted Answer

A substance formed when two or more different elements combine chemically in specific proportions

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A substance made up of only one type of atom

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded

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A substance with a fixed shape and volume at room temperature

Question 25

Why is balancing chemical equations essential?

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Ensures equal numbers of atoms for each element on both sides of the equation

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Predicts the products of a chemical reaction

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Simplifies reading and writing chemical equations

Question 26

Which of the following is a pure substance?

Accepted Answer

Gold

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Salt water

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Air

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Soda

Question 27

Which of the following is a chemical change?

Accepted Answer

Burning wood

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Melting ice

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Dissolving salt in water

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Freezing water

Question 28

Which of the following is a characteristic of a metal?

Accepted Answer

High electrical and thermal conductivity

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Low melting point

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Brittle

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Transparency

Question 29

Which of the following is a type of intermolecular force?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bond

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Ionic bond

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Covalent bond

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Metallic bond

Question 30

Which of the following processes involves the separation of a mixture based on the different boiling points of its components?

Accepted Answer

Distillation

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Filtration

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Chromatography

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Extraction

Question 31

Which of the following is a hazardous property of matter?

Accepted Answer

Flammability

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Solubility

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Density

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Conductivity

Question 32

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 33

Which particle is NOT a fundamental building block of matter?

Accepted Answer

Molecule

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Electron

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Proton

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Neutron

Question 34

What term describes a substance that cannot be chemically broken down into simpler substances?

Accepted Answer

Element

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Compound

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Mixture

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Solution

Question 35

Which substance represents a homogeneous mixture?

Accepted Answer

Salt water

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Blood

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Sand

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Granite

Question 36

What property of matter describes its resistance to flow?

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Viscosity

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Density

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Conductivity

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Malleability

Question 37

Which process involves a change in the chemical composition of a substance?

Accepted Answer

Burning

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Melting

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Boiling

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Freezing

Question 38

Which property is characteristic of metals?

Accepted Answer

High electrical conductivity

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Low melting point

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Brittleness

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Transparency

Question 39

What is the chemical reaction called when a compound breaks down into its constituent elements?

Accepted Answer

Decomposition

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Synthesis

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Single displacement

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Double displacement

Question 40

Which gas is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect in Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Water vapor

Question 41

What is the smallest unit of an element that represents its properties?

Accepted Answer

Atom

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Molecule

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Compound

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Electron

Question 42

Which of the following is a physical property of matter that can be observed and measured without changing its chemical composition?

Accepted Answer

Density

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Flammability

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Reactivity

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Toxicity

Question 43

What is the phase transition process when a solid directly transforms into a gas?

Accepted Answer

Sublimation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Melting

Question 44

What is the chemical formula that represents water?

Accepted Answer

H2O

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OH2

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H2

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O2

Question 45

What is the pH value of a neutral solution?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

0

Answer

14

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2

Question 46

Which element belongs to the group of noble gases and is known for its lack of reactivity?

Accepted Answer

Helium

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Hydrogen

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Lithium

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Boron

Question 47

What type of chemical bond is formed when atoms share electrons to achieve stability?

Accepted Answer

Covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 48

Which of the following elements has the lowest atomic number?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen

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Oxygen

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Gold

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Uranium

Question 49

Which type of bond is formed when atoms transfer electrons?

Accepted Answer

Ionic bond

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Covalent bond

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Metallic bond

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Hydrogen bond

Question 50

Which of the following is a physical property of matter? (Clarity Improved)

Accepted Answer

Density

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Flammability

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Reactivity

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Toxicity

Question 51

What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride? (Precision Improved)

Accepted Answer

NaCl

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Na2Cl

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HCl

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NaCl2

Question 52

What is the molar mass of water (H2O)? (Precision Improved)

Accepted Answer

18 g/mol

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16 g/mol

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20 g/mol

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22 g/mol

Question 53

Which of the following is a polar molecule? (Clarity Improved)

Accepted Answer

Water

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Methane

Question 54

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in methane (CH4)? (Difficulty Adjusted)

Accepted Answer

sp3

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sp

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sp2

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sp3d

Question 55

Which of the following is a strong acid? (Clarity Improved)

Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid

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Acetic acid

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Carbonic acid

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Phosphoric acid

Question 56

What is the pH of a solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 1 x 10^-7 M? (Precision Improved)

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

0

Answer

10

Answer

14