What is the concentration (in M) of hydronium ions in a solution at 25 degrees C with a pH = 4.282?
i got 5.22 x 10^-5
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right on the money.
To calculate the concentration of hydronium ions (H3O+) in a solution from the pH, you can use the equation:
pH = -log[H3O+]
To find the concentration, you need to convert the pH value back into a concentration.
First, rearrange the equation:
[H3O+] = 10^(-pH)
Now, substitute the given pH value into the equation:
[H3O+] = 10^(-4.282)
Using a calculator, evaluate the expression:
[H3O+] ≈ 5.22 × 10^(-5) M
So, you are correct! The concentration of hydronium ions in the solution is approximately 5.22 × 10^(-5) M.