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Negative pH Does Exist

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School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, Australia
Cite this: J. Chem. Educ. 2006, 83, 10, 1465
Publication Date (Web):October 1, 2006
https://doi.org/10.1021/ed083p1465

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Abstract

The misconception that pH lies between 0 and 14 has been perpetuated in popular-science books, textbooks, revision guides, and reference books.

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