Chapter 22, Problem 23R

To determine

To Compare: The terms- strong acids and pH.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The pH is the measure the acidity or basicity a solution is. Strong acids are acids having high hydrogen concentration.

Acids which dissociate almost completely in aqueous solutions thus producing a large number of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions are called strong acids. The larger the number of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions produced in the aqueous solution, stronger is the acid.

The pH of a solution is a measure of the concentration of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions in the solution. The pH of a solution determines the acidicity or basicity of the solution.

Conclusion:

The pH of a solution is a measure of the concentration of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions in the solution, whereas a strong acid is an acid that produces large number of ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions by completely dissociating in the aqueous solution.