Question

An unknown solution has a ph of 8. How would you classify this solution?

Acidic

There is not enough information to answer the question

Neutral

Basic

Answer 1

It would be a base because bases have a ph freater than 7, and since the solution's ph is 8, it would be classified as a base.

Answer 2

Answer : The correct option is, Basic.

Explanation :

pH : It is defined as the negative logarithm of hydrogen ion or hydronium ion concentration.

`pH=-\log [H^+]`

The pH range is, 1 to 14.

When the value of pH is less than 7 then the solution is acidic.

When the value of pH is more than 7 then the solution is basic.

When the value of pH is equal to 7 then the solution is neutral.

As per question, an unknown solution has a pH of 8 that means the pH is more than 7. So, the solution will be basic in nature.

Hence, this solution is basic in nature.