Answer: pH=−log(3.1×10−3M)=2.508638306 =2.51
Step-by-step explanation:
There are two ways you can do this. The easy way is to realize that
HCl
is a strong acid, so its dissociation is considered complete, and
[HCl]=[H+].
EASY WAY
Recall:
pH=−log[H+]
From the knowledge that
pH=−log[H+]=−log[HCl], we can say:
pH=−log(3.1×10−3M)=2.508638306 =2.51