Chapter 4, Problem 58PS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

$\text{pH}$ of ${\text{HClO}}_4$ solution should be determined.

Concept introduction:

• $\text{pH}$ of a solution is the negative of the base $\text{-10}$ logarithm of the hydronium ion concentration.

  $\text{pH}\text{=}{\text{-log}}_{10}\left[{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}\right]$

• For an acidic solution $\text{pH}\text{<7}$ and for a basic solution $\text{pH>}\text{7}$.