General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Acids and Bases - 11.6 The pH Scale - Questions and Problems - Page 422: 11.45

Answer

a. Blood plasma is a basic solution. b. Vinegar is an acidic solution. c. Coffee is an acidic solution. d. Tomatoes are acidic. e. Chocolate cake is a basic solution.

Work Step by Step

If $pH \gt 7$, the solution is basic. If $pH \lt 7$, the solution is acidic. If $pH = 7$, the solution is neutral
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