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Calculate the pH of a solution with [H3O ] = 3.74 x 10-3 M. Is this solution acidic, basic or neutral

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The pH of a solution with \([\text{H}_3\text{O}^+]\) = 3.74 x 10^-3 M is approximately 2.425, indicating an acidic solution, as pH < 7.

To calculate the pH of a solution, you can use the formula:

\[ \text{pH} = -\log[\text{H}_3\text{O}^+] \]

Given that \([\text{H}_3\text{O}^+] = 3.74 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{M}\), substitute this value into the formula:

\[ \text{pH} = -\log(3.74 \times 10^{-3}) \]

\[ \text{pH} \approx -(-2.425) \]

\[ \text{pH} \approx 2.425 \]

So, the pH of the solution is approximately 2.425.

Now, to determine if the solution is acidic, basic, or neutral, you can interpret the pH value:

- pH < 7 indicates an acidic solution.

- pH = 7 indicates a neutral solution.

- pH > 7 indicates a basic (alkaline) solution.

In this case, with a pH of approximately 2.425, the solution is acidic.

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