Solve the Problem $\mathrm { pH }$ Of a Solution Is Given By

question 21

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The pH of a solution ranges from 0 to 14 . An acid has a pH less than 7 . Pure water is neutral and has a pH of 7 . The $\mathrm { pH }$ of a solution is given by $\mathrm { pH } = - \log x$ where $x$ represents the concentration of the hydrogen ions in the solution in moles per liter. Find the $\mathrm { pH }$ if the hydrogen ion concentration is $2.8 \times 10 ^ { - 3 }$ .

• A) \(3.55\)
• B) \(2.45\)
• C) \(3.45\)
• D) \(2.55\)

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