Chapter SH, Problem 22.1APP

To determine

To calculate: pH of the solution.

Answer to Problem 22.1APP

pH of the acidic solution is $\underset{\_}{4}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Difference in the pH of pure water and acidic solution = $\text{3}$

Calculation:

pH of water = 7

Since solutions with pH lower than 7 are acidic, pH of the acidic solution is calculated as:

  $\text{7}-\text{3 = 4}$

Conclusion:

pH of the acidic solution is $\underset{\_}{4}$ .