Chapter 15, Problem 49E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of $\left[{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{+}\right]$ and $\text{pH}$ of each polyprotic acid solution are to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The potential of ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ ions is called as $\text{pH}$ . The value of $\text{pH}$ is less than $7$ for acidic solutions and greater than $7$ for basic solutions. For neutral solution the value of $\text{pH}$ is $7$ .

To determine: The value of $\left[{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{+}\right]$ and $\text{pH}$ of each polyprotic acid solution.