What is the pH of 0.30 M HCl solution? HCl(aq) + H₂O(1)→ H3O+ (aq) + Cl- (aq) pH = [?]

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### Determining the pH of a 0.30 M HCl Solution

#### Question:
What is the pH of 0.30 M HCl solution?

#### Chemical Equation:
\[ \text{HCl}_{(aq)} + \text{H}_2\text{O}_{(l)} \rightarrow \text{H}_3\text{O}^+_{(aq)} + \text{Cl}^-_{(aq)} \]

#### Formula:
\[ \text{pH} = \text{[ ? ]} \]

#### Instruction:
To find the pH, enter the calculated value in the provided field and press the "Enter" button.

#### Visual Explanation:
- Below the formula, there is a text box where you can input the calculated pH value.
- Next to the text box is an "Enter" button to submit your answer.

#### Calculation Guide:
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid and dissociates completely in water.
- Therefore, the concentration of \( \text{H}_3\text{O}^+ \) ions is equal to the concentration of HCl.
- For a 0.30 M HCl solution, the concentration of \( \text{H}_3\text{O}^+ \) ions is also 0.30 M.
- The pH is calculated using the formula: 
\[ \text{pH} = -\log[\text{H}_3\text{O}^+] \]
- Plug in the concentration of \( \text{H}_3\text{O}^+ \) ions into the formula to find the pH:
\[ \text{pH} = -\log(0.30) \]

Use a scientific calculator to find the pH value and enter it in the text box before pressing "Enter".

### Interactive Learning:
This exercise helps you learn how to calculate the pH of strong acid solutions, reinforcing the concept of complete dissociation in aqueous solutions.
Transcribed Image Text:### Determining the pH of a 0.30 M HCl Solution #### Question: What is the pH of 0.30 M HCl solution? #### Chemical Equation: \[ \text{HCl}_{(aq)} + \text{H}_2\text{O}_{(l)} \rightarrow \text{H}_3\text{O}^+_{(aq)} + \text{Cl}^-_{(aq)} \] #### Formula: \[ \text{pH} = \text{[ ? ]} \] #### Instruction: To find the pH, enter the calculated value in the provided field and press the "Enter" button. #### Visual Explanation: - Below the formula, there is a text box where you can input the calculated pH value. - Next to the text box is an "Enter" button to submit your answer. #### Calculation Guide: - Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid and dissociates completely in water. - Therefore, the concentration of \( \text{H}_3\text{O}^+ \) ions is equal to the concentration of HCl. - For a 0.30 M HCl solution, the concentration of \( \text{H}_3\text{O}^+ \) ions is also 0.30 M. - The pH is calculated using the formula: \[ \text{pH} = -\log[\text{H}_3\text{O}^+] \] - Plug in the concentration of \( \text{H}_3\text{O}^+ \) ions into the formula to find the pH: \[ \text{pH} = -\log(0.30) \] Use a scientific calculator to find the pH value and enter it in the text box before pressing "Enter". ### Interactive Learning: This exercise helps you learn how to calculate the pH of strong acid solutions, reinforcing the concept of complete dissociation in aqueous solutions.
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