A neutral pH value is 7 on the pH scale, indicating neither acidity nor basicity. Pure water has a neutral pH.
Consider neutral pH as Switzerland during World War II - not siding with either acids or bases but staying right in between!
Acidic Solution: An acidic solution has more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions and has a pH less than 7.
Basic Solution: A basic solution contains more hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions and has a pH greater than 7.
Buffer Solution: This is designed to maintain nearly constant pH levels despite additions of small amounts of acids or bases.
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