Chapter 16, Problem 16.134QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The term acid rain and the source of the low pH of acid rain has to be explained.

Concept Information:

pH definition:

The pH of a solution is defined as the negative base-10 logarithm of the hydronium ion ${\text{[H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{+}\text{]}$ concentration.

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

To Explain: The term acid rain and the source of the low pH of acid rain