alleryStart learning →Pure water has pH 7. Dissolving which substance makes its pH rise above 7?
AHydrochloric acid
BSodium hydroxide
CCitric acid
DAcetic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Sodium hydroxide
A base like sodium hydroxide makes the solution basic, with pH above 7.
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