Acidity

Definition of Acidity

Generally, acidity describes the amount of hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in a solution.

It's expressed on a pH scale that ranges from 0 to 14:

pH values 0 through 6 represent solutions with high acidity.
pH value 7 represents a neutral solution—has an equal measure of acidity and alkalinity.
pH values above 7 represent solutions with minimum acidity.

Acid-proofing low-acidity flooring ensures that it won’t be damaged by common acidic substances.

Example of Acidity in a Sentence

“Floors in industrial plants like chemical laboratories and battery storage facilities should have high acidity to prevent chemical damage.”

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