Melittin present in the bite of honeybee is a polypeptide containing $......$ amino acids.

Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and of a base?
$(i)$ Higher the $pH$,stronger the acid
$(ii)$ Higher the $pH$,weaker the acid
$(iii)$ Lower the $pH$,stronger the base
$(iv)$ Lower the $pH$,weaker the base

$(i)$ Give an example of a strong base and a weak base.

In the following schematic diagram for the preparation of hydrogen gas as shown in the Figure,what would happen if the following changes are made?
$(a)$ In place of zinc granules,the same amount of zinc dust is taken in the test tube.
$(b)$ Instead of dilute sulphuric acid,dilute hydrochloric acid is taken.
$(c)$ In place of zinc,copper turnings are taken.
$(d)$ Sodium hydroxide is taken in place of dilute sulphuric acid and the tube is heated.

In a basic aqueous solution,how does the basicity of the solution change as the concentration of $[OH^{-}]$ ions decreases?

Which scientist introduced the $pH$ scale?