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![### Example Problem: Calculating the pH of a Strong Acid Solution
#### Objective
Calculate the pH of a 0.054 M HA(aq) solution where HA is a strong acid.
#### Given Data
- Concentration of HA(aq): 0.054 M
- Temperature: 25°C (assume)
#### Solution
Since HA is a strong acid, it completely dissociates in water:
\[ \text{HA (aq)} \rightarrow \text{H}^+ (aq) + \text{A}^- (aq) \]
The concentration of \(\text{H}^+\) ions will be equal to the initial concentration of the acid, HA.
\[ \text{[H}^+ \text{]} = 0.054 \text{ M} \]
The pH is calculated using the formula:
\[ \text{pH} = -\log(\text{[H}^+ \text{]}) \]
Substitute the values:
\[ \text{pH} = -\log(0.054) \]
Using a calculator to find the log value and pH:
\[ \text{pH} \approx 1.27 \]
Therefore, the pH of the solution is approximately 1.27.
**Note:** Make sure to use correct significant figures based on the given data.
#### Conclusion
The pH of a 0.054 M HA(aq) solution at 25°C, where HA is a strong acid, is 1.27.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Ff65fb7b2-ba85-4e67-8fe1-01f97a564d1e%2Fd6b498d1-db35-4c86-88ee-1bb1f0cbcb88%2F7ue13ra_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Example Problem: Calculating the pH of a Strong Acid Solution
#### Objective
Calculate the pH of a 0.054 M HA(aq) solution where HA is a strong acid.
#### Given Data
- Concentration of HA(aq): 0.054 M
- Temperature: 25°C (assume)
#### Solution
Since HA is a strong acid, it completely dissociates in water:
\[ \text{HA (aq)} \rightarrow \text{H}^+ (aq) + \text{A}^- (aq) \]
The concentration of \(\text{H}^+\) ions will be equal to the initial concentration of the acid, HA.
\[ \text{[H}^+ \text{]} = 0.054 \text{ M} \]
The pH is calculated using the formula:
\[ \text{pH} = -\log(\text{[H}^+ \text{]}) \]
Substitute the values:
\[ \text{pH} = -\log(0.054) \]
Using a calculator to find the log value and pH:
\[ \text{pH} \approx 1.27 \]
Therefore, the pH of the solution is approximately 1.27.
**Note:** Make sure to use correct significant figures based on the given data.
#### Conclusion
The pH of a 0.054 M HA(aq) solution at 25°C, where HA is a strong acid, is 1.27.
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