48 Views

What is the difference between pH and pKa value? Why pH value does not go beyond value of 14?


RAKSHA 8th Jun, 2020
Answer (1)
Anurag Khanna 9th Jun, 2020

Hello Aspirant,

pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution. Whereas pKa is the measure of strength of an acid, it is defined as the negative log of acid dissociation constant.

Theoretically we read that pH value is ranged between 0-14 as defined on pH scale but practically it is positive infinity to negative infinity. It does not go beyond 14 because for above 14 one would require extraordinarily acidic or basic solutions.

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!

Related Questions

Amity University | M.Tech Adm...
Apply
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings).
Shoolini University Admission...
Apply
NAAC A+ Grade | Ranked No.1 Private University in India (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Amity University Noida B.Tech...
Apply
Among Top 30 National Universities for Engineering (NIRF 2024) | 30+ Specializations | AI Powered Learning & State-of-the-Art Facilities
Amity University Noida MBA Ad...
Apply
Amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
Amity University, Noida BBA A...
Apply
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
JSS University Noida MBA 2025
Apply
170+ Recruiters Including Samsung, Zomato, LG, Adobe and many more | Highest CTC 47 LPA
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books