A technician compares two solutions, one with a pH of 2.65 and another with a pH of 4.65.
Which would have a higher concentration of hydronium ion? and Why?
Thanks :)
Which would have a higher concentration of hydronium ion? and Why?
Thanks :)
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The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with values below 7 representing acidic pH, values above 7 representing basic pH, and a value of 7 representing neutral pH, which is the pH of pure water.
If a solution is more acidic than another, it contains a higher concentration of hydronium ions. pH itself is a measure of hydronium ion concentration. pH = the negative logarithm of hydronium ion concentration.
So, in your case, the first solution has a higher hydronium ion concentration.
If a solution is more acidic than another, it contains a higher concentration of hydronium ions. pH itself is a measure of hydronium ion concentration. pH = the negative logarithm of hydronium ion concentration.
So, in your case, the first solution has a higher hydronium ion concentration.
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The more hydronium (H3O+), the more acidic. So the answer is the 2.65.
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4.65