Chemistry 5070 · O Level · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

A lake contains acidic water, and the fish are dying. The water in the lake must be neutralised so that its pH is near $7$. Which compound is added in excess to neutralise the lake water?

  • Acalcium carbonate
  • Bphosphoric acid
  • Cpotassium hydroxide
  • Dsodium nitrate

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