Ions are atoms with a charge other than zero. In a neutral atom, the number of protons (positively charged particles) in the nucleus equals the number of electrons orbiting the nucleus.
Atoms can gain or lose electrons (not protons) resulting in a net charge other than zero. Atoms which lose electrons (usually metals) become positively charges, and atoms which gain electrons (usually nonmetals) become negatively charged.
Answer:
E) 2.38
Explanation:
The pH of any solution , helps to determine the acidic strength of the solution ,
i.e. ,
- Lower the value of pH , higher is its acidic strength
and ,
- Higher the value of pH , lower is its acidic strength .
pH is given as the negative log of the concentration of H⁺ ions ,
hence ,
pH = - log H⁺
From the question ,
the concentration of the solution is 0.0042 M , and being it a strong acid , dissociates completely to its respective ions ,
Therefore , the concentration of H⁺ = 0.0042 M .
Hence , using the above equation , the value of pH can be calculated as follows -
pH = - log H⁺
pH = - log ( 0.0042 M )
pH = 2.38 .
Ice floats after it crystallizes because ITS DENSITY IS LESS THAN THAT OF WATER.
When a quantity of water is cools down by reducing its temperature, the molecules of the water lose kinetic energy and slow down in their movement. As the water is cooling down, it is volume is expanding. When the temperature reaches zero degree Celsius, the water becomes ice. At this point, the ice can float on water because its density is less than that of water; this is as a result of the spaces that now exist in the ice structure.
Of course we would experience them.
