Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
pH calculation refers to determining the acidity or alkalinity of a solution by calculating its pH value, which ranges from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic).
Related terms
pOH Calculation: Similar to pH but it calculates hydroxide ion concentration instead.
A special type of solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of an acid or base are added - think about it as shock absorbers for solutions against sudden 'acidic' or 'basic' bumps.