pH Changes
Definition
pH changes refer to shifts in the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, measured on the pH scale ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic).
Analogy
Imagine your favorite song's volume control as the pH scale. If it's too loud (high on the scale), it's more basic; if it's too quiet (low on the scale), it's more acidic. Just right would be around 7 - neutral, like pure water!
Related terms
pH Scale: A logarithmic scale used to specify the acidity or basicity/alkalinity of an aqueous solution.
Acidity: The level of acid in substances such as water, soil, or wine. It is measured on the pH scale where lower values indicate higher acidity.
Alkalinity/Baseness: The capacity of water for neutralizing an acid solution. It is also measured on the pH scale but with higher values indicating greater alkalinity.
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