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Calculate the pH of a solution that is 0.147M HCl

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Answer:

pH = 0.832

Step-by-step explanation:

pH is given by the formula;

pH = - log [H+]

in this case we are given 0.147 M HCl

HCl is a strong acid and therefore completely dissociates to give out H+ ions,

Therefore; [H+] = [HCl] = 0.147 M

Hence;

pH = - log 0.147 M

= 0.832

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