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What is the pH value of pure water at room temperature?
Answer
7
Pure water has a pH of 7, which is considered neutral on the pH scale. Values below 7 are acidic, and values above 7 are basic.
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The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with stomach acid around 1.5 and drain cleaner around 13.
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