Explain the difference of hyodrogen ions

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The pH of a solution is calculated using the formula pH = -log[H], where [H] represents the concentration of hydrogen ions. A neutral solution like water has a pH of 7, indicating a hydrogen ion concentration of 10^-7 M. Acidic solutions, such as those with a pH of 3, have a higher concentration of hydrogen ions at 10^-3 M. Conversely, strong bases with a pH of 11 have a lower concentration of hydrogen ions at 10^-11 M. Understanding these differences is crucial for grasping the concept of acidity and basicity in solutions.
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The pH of a solution is determined by the value of -log[H] where [H] is the molar concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution

The pH of water is 7, the pH of an acid is 3 and the pH of a strong base solution is 11. Explain the difference of hyodrogen ions in each of these solutions

i have no idea how to get started on this one... 7 = -log7 once again no idea... i know that the answer will be to the negative power like 1/100 but can't get started. help would be appreciated :smile:
 
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pH = -\log_{10}([H])

They give you the values for the left hand side, so plug those in, and solve for the corresponding [H] values. [H] is going to be your unknown here.

cookiemonster
 
Originally posted by cookiemonster
pH = -\log_{10}([H])

They give you the values for the left hand side, so plug those in, and solve for the corresponding [H] values. [H] is going to be your unknown here.

cookiemonster

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