Question

What is the pH of a solution that has a hydrogen ion concentration of 1.0 * 10 -9 M? Show your calculation.

Answer 1

Answer:

9.00  

Explanation:

Data:

[H⁺] = 1.0 × 10⁻⁹ mol·L⁻¹

Calculation:

pH = -log[H⁺] = -log(1.0 × 10⁻⁹) = -log(1.0) - log(10⁻⁹) = -0.00 - (-9) = -0.00 + 9 = 9.00