Final answer:
The hydronium ion concentration at equilibrium for a solution with a pH of 7.82 at 25 °C is 1.5 × 10^-8 M. Therefore, the correct option is A.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks about the hydronium ion concentration in a solution with a known pH value at a specific temperature. To find the hydronium ion concentration for a solution with a pH of 7.82, we use the formula:
pH = -log[H3O+]
Invert this relationship to solve for the hydronium ion concentration:
[H3O+] = 10-pH
So:
[H3O+] = 10-7.82
[H3O+] = 1.5 × 10-8 M
This is the concentration of hydronium ions at equilibrium for a solution with a pH of 7.82 at 25 °C.
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