Question

1. bleach is a chemical used as a cleaning product and is commonly found in many households. this chemical typically has a ph value of 12. bleach is an example of: a. acid b. base c. neutral solution d. element

Explanation:

To determine the type of bleach, we use the pH scale: acids have pH < 7, bases have pH > 7, and neutral solutions have pH = 7. Bleach has a pH of 12, which is greater than 7, so it is a base. Option A is incorrect (acids have pH < 7), option C is incorrect (neutral solutions have pH = 7), and option D is incorrect (elements are pure substances, not defined by pH).

Answer:

B. Base