Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, Leslie A. Hewitt, John A Suchocki
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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Chapter 21, Problem 7RQ
What does the pH of a solution indicate?
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To determine
What does the pH of a solution indicate.
Answer to Problem 7RQ
The pH of the solution indicates whether the solution is acidic, basic, or neutral.
Explanation of Solution
The acid produces hydronium ions while the base produces hydroxide ions. Both the ions can react with each other and neutralize each other.
As the acid produces hydronium ions, the concentration of hydronium ions will be more than that of hydroxide ions in an acidic solution.
The pH of the solution is calculated from the negative log of the concentration of hydrogen/hydronium ions. The pH of the solution indicates whether the solution is acidic, basic, or neutral.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the pH of the solution indicates whether the solution is acidic, basic, or neutral.
Chapter 21 Solutions
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