Answer:
The pH of a solution with a Hydronium (H₃O⁺) ion concentration of 0.001 M is 3.
Step-by-step explanation:
pH, short for Hydrogen Potential, is a measure used to establish the level of acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
pH indicates the amount of hydrogen ions present in a solution or substance. Mathematically the pH is the negative logarithm of the molar concentration of hydrogen ions or protons (H⁺) or hydronium ions (H₃O⁺).
pH= - log [H⁺]= - log [H₃O⁺]
The pH scale goes from 0 to 14. Values less than 7 indicate the range of acidity and those greater than 7 indicate alkalinity or basicity. The value 7 is considered neutral.
In this case, [H₃O⁺]= 0.001 M.
Replacing in the definition of pH:
pH= - log (0.001 M)
Solving:
pH= 3
The pH of a solution with a Hydronium (H₃O⁺) ion concentration of 0.001 M is 3.