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What is the ph of a 0.0320 m solution of HI

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HI is a strong acid, which means it completely dissociates in water to produce H+ ions and I- ions. Therefore, the concentration of H+ ions in a 0.0320 M solution of HI is also 0.0320 M.

pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the concentration of H+ ions:

pH = -log[H+]

Substituting the given concentration:

pH = -log(0.0320) = 1.495

Therefore, the pH of a 0.0320 M solution of HI is 1.495.

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