Chemistry A-Level
pH of the product
What pH of the product means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of pH of the product
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The sodium product ends up strongly alkaline, around pH 13-14, while the magnesium product reaches only about pH 9-10.
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