Chapter 16, Problem 16.146MP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of $\text{pH}$ and concentrations of all species needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The scale which is used to determine the acidity and basic nature ofwaterbased solution is known as pH scale. Lower $\text{pH}$ is observed in acidic solution while basic solutions contain higher $\text{pH}$ value.

For example:

The nature of pure water at room temperature of $\left(\text{25°C or 77°F}\right)$ is neither basic nor acidic. The $\text{pH}$ value of pure water is $7$.