Question

a student finds the ph of a sample of pond water to be 7.3. what does the ph indicate about the water? a. it is neutral. b. it is highly acidic. c. it is slightly acidic. d. it is highly alkaline. e. it is slightly alkaline.

Explanation:

The pH scale ranges from 0 - 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. Values below 7 are acidic and values above 7 are alkaline. Since the pH of the pond - water is 7.3 (slightly above 7), it is slightly alkaline.

Answer:

E. It is slightly alkaline.