Chapter 16, Problem 16.17QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: In acidic, basic and neutral solutions the magnitudes of ${\text{[H}}^{\text{+}}\text{]}$ and ${\text{[OH}}^{\text{-}}\text{]}$ has to be compared.

Concept Introduction:

The $\text{pH}$ of a solution determines its nature.

$\text{pH < 7}$ = acidic

$\text{pH > 7}$ = basic

$\text{pH = 7}$ = neutral

If the concentration of ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ is more than concentration of ${\text{OH}}^{\text{-}}$, then the solution is said to be acidic in nature.

If the concentration of ${\text{OH}}^{\text{-}}$ is more than concentration of ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$, then the solution is said to be basic in nature.

If the concentration of ${\text{OH}}^{\text{-}}$ is equal to the concentration of ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$, then the solution is said to be neutral in nature.

To compare: The magnitude of ${\text{[OH}}^{\text{-}}\text{]}$ and ${\text{[H}}^{\text{+}}\text{]}$ in acidic, basic and neutral solution.