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Clarice Chui 2C
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equation breakdown

Postby Clarice Chui 2C » Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:22 pm

Can someone please explain all the parts of the pH equation?
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Alfred Barrion 2H
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Re: equation breakdown

Postby Alfred Barrion 2H » Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:26 pm

The pH equation is on a logarithmic scale and is -log[H+]
You basically find the negative log of the concentration of H+ in a solution to find the pH in a strong acid.
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Eesha Sohail 1D
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Re: equation breakdown

Postby Eesha Sohail 1D » Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:21 pm

Wouldn't this work for any solution, essentially? Not just a strong acid? And if not, what different cases might we encounter?
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