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Download Solution PDFWhat happens to the pH of pure water when a few drops of lemon juice are added?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is the pH decreases.
Key Points
- Lemon juice is acidic in nature due to the presence of citric acid.
- When an acidic substance is added to pure water, it increases the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the solution.
- The pH scale is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 to 14.
- A lower pH value indicates a higher acidity, while a higher pH value indicates a more basic solution.
- The pH of pure water is around 7, which is considered neutral.
- When lemon juice is added to water, the pH decreases because the solution becomes more acidic.
Additional Information
- pH scale
- The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14.
- A pH value of 7 is considered neutral.
- Values below 7 indicate acidity, while values above 7 indicate basicity.
- Citric Acid
- Citric acid is a weak organic acid commonly found in citrus fruits like lemons.
- It is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer.
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