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A solution with a pH of 9 is classified as being basic or alkaline. This means that it has a higher concentration of hydroxide ions compared to hydronium ions.
A solution with a pH of 9 is considered to be alkaline or basic. This means that it has a low concentration of hydrogen ions and a high concentration of hydroxide ions. Examples of substances with a pH of 9 include baking soda solution and seawater.
The concentration of hydroxide ion is realted to pH by the pKw (10-14) At pH 9 the concentration of OH- is 10-5, at pH 3, 10-11. The ratio is 106 so there are a million times as many OH- in pH 9.
The pH of a solution can be calculated using the formula pH = -log[H3O+]. Plugging in the concentration of hydronium ions given (3.98 x 10^-9 M) into the formula will give you the pH of the solution.
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An acidic solution has a pH under 7 and a basic solution has a pH over 7.