A Solution Is an Acid If Its PH Is Less $10 ^ { - 6.1 }$

question 47

Multiple Choice

A solution is an acid if its pH is less than 7 and a base if its pH is greater than 7. The pH is defined by pH = -log10[H+],
where [H+] is the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution. Use this information to answer the question
-The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is approximately $10 ^ { - 6.1 }$ . What is the pH of the solution? Is the solution an acid or a base?

• A) The \(\mathrm { pH }\) is 6.1. The solution is an acid.
• B) The pH is 6.1. The solution is a base.
• C) The \(\mathrm { pH }\) is -6.1. The solution is a base.
• D) The \(\mathrm { pH }\) is -6.1. The solution is an acid.

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