Question

If you measured the pH of stomach acid and of bleach,

A. the pH of stomach acid would be above 7, but the pH of bleach would be below 7.
B. the pH of stomach acid would be below 7, but the pH of bleach would be above 7.
C. both would be above 7.
D. both would be below 7.

Answer 1

B; the pH level of our stomachs is very low, close to 2-3 which is similar to lemon juice. while bleach is very basic, close to an 8-9 on the pH scale.

Answer 2

Both would be below 7. More acidic substance are below 7 on the pH chart. More basic substances are above 7. Stomach acid and bleach are both extremely acidic, so they would be below 7. I hope this is helpful!