Describe the scale used to measure the basicity of a substance. Demonstrate how you could differentiate a weak base from a strong one

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Adrienne Knapp

15 October, 21:44

Describe the scale used to measure the basicity of a substance. Demonstrate how you could differentiate a weak base from a strong one

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Basicity is measured on a scale called the pH scale. On this scale, a pH value of 7 is neutral, and a pH value of more than 7 to 14 shows increasing basicity.

pH value of 7 is weak base and value of 14 means strong base.