Chapter 14.9, Problem 14.18P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

$\text{pH}$ of solution containing ascorbic acid has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

$\text{pH}$ is an logarithmic expression to express a solution is acidic, basic or neutral.  $\text{pH}$ scale lies values between 1-14 and on which 7 is neutral, below 7 values are more acidic in nature and above 7 values are more basic in nature.

$\text{pH = -log}\left[{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}\right]$