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P H

The document explains the concept of pH, which measures the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a substance to determine its acidity or alkalinity on a scale from 0 to 14. It highlights that a neutral solution has a pH of 7, while acidic and alkaline solutions have pH values below and above 7, respectively. Additionally, it discusses the effects of extreme pH levels on proteins, aquatic life, drinking water, and plant growth.

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P H

The document explains the concept of pH, which measures the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a substance to determine its acidity or alkalinity on a scale from 0 to 14. It highlights that a neutral solution has a pH of 7, while acidic and alkaline solutions have pH values below and above 7, respectively. Additionally, it discusses the effects of extreme pH levels on proteins, aquatic life, drinking water, and plant growth.

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pH

HYDROGEN IONS
Hydrogen (H) is the simplest atom with 1 proton, 1 electron and zero
neutrons.

When hydrogen loses an electron, it forms a hydrogen ion (H+) or a


proton.
pH SCALE
❏ The pH scale measures the concentration of H+ ions in substance
and it used to determine its acidity or alkalinity.
❏ The pH scale runs from 0 – 14.
❏ If a solution has a high concentration of H+ ions, it is acidic. If a
solution has a low concentration of H+ ions, it is alkaline.
pH SCALE
❏ A neutral solution has a pH of 7.
❏ An acidic solution has a pH less than 7.
❏ An alkaline solution has a pH more than 7.
pH INDICATORS
❏ The pH of a solution can be determined using various indicators
EFFECTS OF pH
❏ The structure of proteins can become degraded due to extreme pH levels.
❏ Wide deviations from the normal pH levels in aquatic areas, can kill the
plants and animals there.
❏ Too acidic or too alkaline drinking water can disrupt the normal body
functions.
❏ Plant growth can also be stunted by differences in the pH of soil they
grow in.
THE END : )

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