The information below gives PH values of solutions V, W, X, Y Z

The information below gives PH values of solutions V, W, X, Y Z

(a) Which solution is likely to be:
(i) Calcium hydroxide?
(ii) Rain water?

(b) Which solution would react most vigorously with Zinc carbonate

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(a) (i) X
(ii) W

(b) V

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on October 11, 2019 at 11:07

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