A Sample of Water from the Chesapeake Bay Has [H₃O⁺]=3

question 59

Multiple Choice

A sample of water from the Chesapeake Bay has [H₃O⁺]=3.1 × 10^-9 M. Which statement below accurately describes this water sample?

• A)The pH of the water sample is 7.5.
• B)The water sample is a basic solution.
• C)The water sample doesn't contain any hydroxide ions.
• D)The water sample has a higher concentration of hydronium ions than pure water does.

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