Chapter 14, Problem 118E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The mass of limestone in kilograms required to completely neutralize the lake is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction: $\text{pH}$ of the solution is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydronium ion $\left({\text{H}}^{+}\right)$ concentration.

$\text{pH}$ scale is used to express the acidity and basicity of an aqueous solution.

The expression of $\text{pH}$ of the solution is written as:

$\text{pH}=-\text{log}\left[{\text{H}}^{+}\right]$