This statement is false. In order to neutralize a basic solution you would need to add a solution with a pH lower than 7.
The pH scale describes the hydrogen ion concentration, abbreviated [H+], of a solution. A solution that is neutral has a pH of 7. It has equal concentrations of H+ and OH- (hydroxide ion). A basic solution has a pH greater than 7 and it contains more OH- ions than H+ ions....
This statement is false. In order to neutralize a basic solution you would need to add a solution with a pH lower than 7.
The pH scale describes the hydrogen ion concentration, abbreviated [H+], of a solution. A solution that is neutral has a pH of 7. It has equal concentrations of H+ and OH- (hydroxide ion). A basic solution has a pH greater than 7 and it contains more OH- ions than H+ ions. An acidic solution has a pH less than 7 and contains more H+ ions than OH- ions.
H+ ions and OH- ions neutralize each other by forming water:
`H^+ + OH^(-) -> H_2O`
In order to neutralize a basic solution you would need to add a solution with an excess of H+ ions to react with the excess of OH- ions. This would be an acidic solution, one with a pH below 7. The amount needed to neutralize the solution would depend on the volume and concentration of the basic solution and the concentration of the acidic solution.
The attached video explains acids, bases and pH.
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