Homework Help: Chemistry

Posted by Rachael on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 3:48pm.

Show that the pH of a solution is -0.301 when its hydronium-ion concentration equals 2 M. Is the solution acidic or basic?

Chemistry - DrBob222, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 6:48pm
pH = -log(H^+)
pH = -log(2) = -(0.301) = -0.301
pH<7 acidic
pH = 7 neutral
pH>7 basic

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