Question

ocean water has a ph of approximately 8.5. that means ocean water is ___.
a acidic
b basic
c neutral

Explanation:

The pH scale ranges from 0 - 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. Values below 7 are acidic, and values above 7 are basic. Since ocean water has a pH of 8.5 (greater than 7), it is basic.

Answer:

B. basic