Acidic Solution:

Basic Solution:

Neutral Solution:

Background Definitions

pH Scale:

Having the properties of an acid, or containing acid; having a pH below 7.

Solutions with a pH level greater than 7 are basic.

Solutions with a pH level of 7, no greater or less. The only known neutral solution is distilled water.

A pH scale is a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is, from 0 to 14. 0-7 is acidic, 7 is neutral, and 7-14 is basic.