Question

household bleach has a ph between 12 and 13. from this information, which of the following best describes the bleach solution?
a. the solution is acidic, meaning it has more hydrogen (h⁺) ions than hydroxide (oh⁻) ions.
b. the solution is basic, meaning it has fewer hydrogen (h⁺) ions than hydroxide (oh⁻) ions.

Explanation:

The pH scale ranges from 0 - 14. Solutions with pH < 7 are acidic (more $H^+$ ions), pH = 7 are neutral, and pH > 7 are basic (more $OH^-$ ions). Since household bleach has a pH between 12 - 13 which is > 7, it is basic and has fewer $H^+$ ions than $OH^-$ ions.

Answer:

B. The solution is basic, meaning it has fewer hydrogen ($H^+$) ions than hydroxide ($OH^-$) ions.