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The pH Scale and Calculations

This section is the pH scale 0–14 and pH = −log[H3O+] for strong acids and strong bases. It is not auto-ionisation of water or Kw as the lesson. It is not Ka / Kb ranking. It is not a wrap of strong…

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This section covers The pH Scale and Calculations as part of Acids and Bases in Grade 12 Physical Sciences. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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