Importance of pH
In simple words, we can say that pH is a scale to measure the acidic and basic power of a solution.
A pH is a scale that measures acidity and basicity and ranges from 0-14.
Importance of pH
Our body works within a pH of 7.0-7.8.
All living organisms can survive only a narrow pH range.
Plants require a pH between 6.2 to 6.8 for healthy growth.
The stomach produces HCL. This helps in the digestion of food.
Tooth enamel starts to corrode when the pH of the mouth goes under 5.5.
The pain and irritation caused after the bee sting is due to the presence of acid in it.
Similarly, nettle leaves hair also have methanolic acid that causes a burning sensation