Chemistry
To increase the pH value of a neutral solution, we should add:
- an acid
- an acid salt
- an alkali
- a salt
Acids Bases Salts
ICSE 2017
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An alkali
Reason — The pH of alkali solutions is more than 7 therefore in order to increase the pH value of a neutral solution, an alkali should be added.
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