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A chemist tests an unknown solution and finds its pH to be 3. What does this pH value indicate about the solution?

A It is a strong base.
B It is neutral.
C It is an acid.
D It is a weak electrolyte.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The pH scale ranges from 0-14. Solutions with a pH less than 7 are acidic, a pH of 7 is neutral, and a pH greater than 7 is basic. A pH of 3 indicates an acidic solution.

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