Question

household bleach has a ph between 12 & 13. from this information, which of the following best describes the bleach solution? the solution is acidic, meaning it has more hydrogen (h+) ions than hydroxide (oh -) ions. the solution is basic, meaning it has fewer hydrogen (h+) ions than hydroxide (oh -) ions. the solution is neutral, meaning it has an equal number of hydrogen (h+) ions and hydroxide (oh -) ions. the solution is a buffer that reacts with solutions containing high concentrations of hydrogen (h+) ions.

Explanation:

The pH scale ranges from 0 - 14. A pH between 0 - 6.9 is acidic (more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions), a pH of 7 is neutral (equal number of hydrogen and hydroxide ions), and a pH between 7.1 - 14 is basic (fewer hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions). Since household bleach has a pH between 12 - 13, it is basic.

Answer:

The solution is basic, meaning it has fewer hydrogen (H⁺) ions than hydroxide (OH⁻) ions.