All Current Publications
Document Type
Factsheet
Publisher
Utah State University Extension
Publication Date
12-1-2010
Abstract
pH is a measurement of the acidity or alkalinity (base) of a solution. When substances dissolve in water they produce charged molecules called ions. Acidic water contains extra hydrogen ions (H+) and basic water contains extra hydroxyl (OH-) ions.
Recommended Citation
Mesner, Nancy and Geiger, John, "Understanding Your Watershed Fact Sheet: pH" (2010). All Current Publications. Paper 1252.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1252
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