Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 5RAT
Why do we use the pH scale to indicate the acidity of a solution rather than simply stating the concentration of hydronium ions?
- (a) The pH scale includes the concentrations of hydro-mum and hydroxide ions.
- (b) The general public understands the pH scale.
- (c) It is more accurate to use the pH scale.
- (d) The pH scale is more convenient, since the concentration of hydronium ions is usually so low.
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