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Question
Two drinks P and Q gave acidic and alkaline reactions, respectively. One has a pH value of 9 and the other has a pH value of 3. Which drink has the pH value of 9?
Solution
Drink Q will have a pH value of 9, because basic solutions have a pH greater than 7 on a pH scale.
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