After spilling battery acid in your garage, you need to neutralize it with a strong base. Which of the following substances would be the BEST base to use and why? A baking soda, pH = 9; because the lower pH value indicates a stronger base   B drain cleaner, pH = 13; because the higher pH value indicates a stronger base   C milk, pH = 6; because the lower pH value indicates a stronger base   D soda, pH = 2; because the lower pH value indicates a stronger base

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After spilling battery acid in your garage, you need to neutralize it with a strong base.

Which of the following substances would be the BEST base to use and why?

A

baking soda, pH = 9; because the lower pH value indicates a stronger base

 

B

drain cleaner, pH = 13; because the higher pH value indicates a stronger base

 

C

milk, pH = 6; because the lower pH value indicates a stronger base

 

D

soda, pH = 2; because the lower pH value indicates a stronger base

 

 

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