In this task, you are given a question and answer for that. The answer will fill in the blank or will complete the unfinished question. Your task is to provide an explanation based on the given question or fill-in-the-blank statement, and answer.

Q: Question: Compared to a solution of lye with water, which is strongly basic, would vinegar, which is acidic, have a pH value 
 Answer: closer to 0

A: The more acidic a solution is, the closer its pH value will be to 0
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Q: Question: Ian was applying cold to a reactant. The rate of the reaction that occurs will now be 
 Answer: slower

A: When the temperature of reactants is higher, the rate of the reaction is faster.
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Q: Question: If we catch a disease late the chance of curing it is 
 Answer: less likely

A:
The sooner cancer is treated, the greater the chances of a cure.
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