What does pOH stand for?
The pOH scale stands for the potential of hydroxide but it also measures how acidic a substance is.
How is the pOH scale read?
The pOH scale is the opposite of the pH scale.
- 7 is still neutral but..
- Anything below 7 is basic
- Specifically 1-3 is a strong base and 4-6 are weak bases.
- Anything above 7 is acidic
- Specifically 8-10 are weak acids and 11-14 are strong acids.