The hydrogen ion concentration of the substance is 3.16*10⁻⁵ M
Explanation:
pH is a parameter used to measure the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance. The pH is calculated as the negative logarithm (base 10) of the concentration of hydronium ions [H₃O⁺] or hydrogen ions [H⁺].
pH= - log [H₃O⁺]= - log [H⁺]
Values on the pH scale range from 0 to 14, where pH equal to 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic and above 7 is basic.
In this case, pH= 4.5
So:
4.5= - log [H⁺]
Solving:
[ H⁺]= 10⁻⁴ ⁵
[H⁺]= 3.16*10⁻⁵ M
The hydrogen ion concentration of the substance is 3.16*10⁻⁵ M
