Log version vs ln Version

[Ricky Ma DIS 4E]

How do we know which one to use? Does it matter?

[Tuong-Minh Tran 1C]

It actually doesn't matter whether you use the log version or the ln version; the log version is an altered version of the ln version, so both should give the same result.

[705170809]

I would recommend using the ln version more because that version is given in the formula sheet

[Yvonne Du]

The ln version might be more convenient, but both log and ln give the same ratio/result.

[KHuang1L]

It does not matter. But using log is more convenient when calculating for pH.

[Alysa Rallistan 2G]

It really shouldn't matter the difference is simply their base number (log with base 10 and ln with base e)

[Anand Narayan 1G]

It does not matter which one you use, however I would use the ln one, since that is the one that is included on the equation sheet that we are given on tests and the final

[Kyither Min 2K]

Both versions give you the right answer. However, on the equation sheet, the log version is a constant over n, so you have to keep in mind that the constant given can only be used if the reaction is taking place at 25 Celsius.