PH Calculations

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What is pH?

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pH is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution, indicating its acidity or basicity on a scale from 0 to 14.

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What is the relationship between pH and pOH?

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pH + pOH = 14. This equation shows that as the acidity (pH) increases, the basicity (pOH) decreases, and vice versa.

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If the pH of a solution is 4.0, what is the pOH?

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10.0

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What happens to hydroxide ion concentration when hydrogen ion concentration is very high?

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The hydroxide ion concentration is very low.

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How do you calculate the concentration of hydrogen ions from pH?

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[H3O+] = 10^(-pH). For example, if pH = 8.43, then [H3O+] = 1.0 x 10^-8.43.

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If the [OH-] of a solution is 2.7 x 10^-4 M, what is the pOH?

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3.57

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What does a pOH of 2 indicate about a solution?

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A pOH of 2 indicates that the solution is basic.

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What is the pH of a neutral solution at 25°C?

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7.0

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What is the significance of a pH less than 7?

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A pH less than 7 indicates that the solution is acidic.

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What is the significance of a pH greater than 7?

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A pH greater than 7 indicates that the solution is basic.