Solving pH 0: 2 Moles of H3O+ per 100 Moles of Water

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The discussion clarifies that a pH of 0 corresponds to approximately 2 moles of H3O+ ions per 100 moles of water. This relationship indicates a highly acidic solution, where the concentration of hydronium ions significantly exceeds that of neutral water. The participants confirm that in 1 liter of solution, there are about 55.5 moles of water, leading to a precise calculation of H+ concentration in such acidic conditions.

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Hi,

I came across this statement and an explanation to this is greatly appreciated as I can't figure this out.

"pH 0 means ~ 2 moles of H3O+ for each 100 moles water"


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Thank you.
 
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