Here's a breakdown:
* pH scale: Ranges from 0 to 14.
* Acids: Have a pH less than 7. The lower the pH, the stronger the acid.
* Neutral: A pH of 7 is considered neutral (like pure water).
* Bases: Have a pH greater than 7. The higher the pH, the stronger the base.
Important to remember:
* The pH scale is logarithmic, meaning that each whole number change in pH represents a tenfold change in acidity or basicity. For example, a solution with a pH of 3 is ten times more acidic than a solution with a pH of 4.
* The strength of an acid or base is determined by its ability to donate or accept protons (H+) in solution.