Chemistry Question

[TrilogyX7]

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Hi i'm studying for the DAT and have a quick question.

What is the pH of a 1M HCl solution? When I enter into a calculator, I get pH= -log(1) = 0. But that can't be correct. Can someone help?

 

[DAT Destroyer]

Why not ? The pH is indeed zero....very low indeed, Look at the concentration....1M solution is quite high in hydronium ions.

Dr. Romano

 

[chemphysicsinstructor]

Hi i'm studying for the DAT and have a quick question.

What is the pH of a 1M HCl solution? When I enter into a calculator, I get pH= -log(1) = 0. But that can't be correct. Can someone help?

You are correct.

 

[TrilogyX7]

Why not ? The pH is indeed zero....very low indeed, Look at the concentration....1M solution is quite high in hydronium ions.

Dr. Romano

Thanks! That makes sense. 🙂

 

[DAT Destroyer]

TrilogyX7 great, glad I could help....Dr. Romano