What is the approximate pH of the solution?

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an aqueous soln is created from equal amount of 1 M HCl and 0.01 M sodium chlorid. What is the approximate pH of the solution.

a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. the pH of the soln cannot be estimated without the volumes of solution.


the correct answer is 0. But how would you arrive to you this answer. Thank you so much!
 
What base? Sodium chloride ionizes to give Na+ and Cl-. The only OH- present is that from H2O. You may want to review your previous thread on HCl is a strong acid. A solution of sodium chloride should have a pH of: