The PH of a Solution with [H₃O⁺] = 5

question 28

Multiple Choice

The pH of a solution with [H₃O⁺] = 5.9 × 10^-3 M,to the correct number of significant figures,is

• A)5.9 × 10^-3.
• B)2.2.
• C)2.23.
• D)1.01.
• E)2.229.

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