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What is the ph of the solution in which the h+ is 1.0 x10-4 mol/l

A. 14.00
B. 10.00
C. 4.00
D. 1.00

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The definition and formula to calculate pH is:

pH = log { 1 / [H+] }

So, the pH of this solution, whose molar concentration of H+ is [H+] = 1.0 * 10^-4, is:

pH = log { 1 / (1.0 * 10 ^-4) } = log (10^4) = 4

Answer: option C. 4.00
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