Simple questions on solutions concentration and pH

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To calculate the pH of a 5% H2SO4 solution without pH papers, one can use the concentration of hydrogen ions produced by the strong acid. A 5% acetic acid solution will have a higher pH than the sulfuric acid due to its status as a weak acid. Regarding miscibility, if hexane is miscible with ethanol, they mix well, but any water present will likely settle below the hexane layer due to density differences. Hydrogen peroxide can be diluted or concentrated, but it has different properties compared to permanganate, including strength and reaction mechanisms. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective applications in chemical reactions.
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Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could help me with 3 questions:

1) Without pH papers, how do you calculate the pH of a 5% H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) solution?
I know vinegar is a weak acid, but would a 5% acetic acid have the same pH of a %5 H2So4 solution?

2) If a non-polar solvent such as Hexane is miscible with Ethanol, does that mean that they mix completely? If so, would the water traces from the alcohol stay at the bottom below the Hexane layer?

3) H202 (Hydrogen peroxide) is an oxidizing agent just like Permanganate. I need to replace the later, is it possible to dilute or concentrate Peroxide in order to make it work like Permanganate?
Besides one begin stronger than the other, what other differences are there between these oxidizing agents?

Thanks
 
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jammon said:
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could help me with 3 questions:

1) Without pH papers, how do you calculate the pH of a 5% H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) solution?
I know vinegar is a weak acid, but would a 5% acetic acid have the same pH of a %5 H2So4 solution?

2) If a non-polar solvent such as Hexane is miscible with Ethanol, does that mean that they mix completely? If so, would the water traces from the alcohol stay at the bottom below the Hexane layer?

3) H202 (Hydrogen peroxide) is an oxidizing agent just like Permanganate. I need to replace the later, is it possible to dilute or concentrate Peroxide in order to make it work like Permanganate?
Besides one begin stronger than the other, what other differences are there between these oxidizing agents?

Thanks
 
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