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What is the pH of a solution with a 3.2 x 10−6 M hydronium ion concentration?

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Answer:

5.49

Step-by-step explanation:

The pH of a solution can be found by using the formula


pH = - log ([ { H_3O}^(+)])

H3O+ is the hydronium ion

From the question we have


pH = - log(3.2 * {10}^( - 6) ) \\ = 5.49485..

We have the final answer as

5.49

Hope this helps you

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