Question

The pH of a solution is measured as 8.3. What is the hydrogen ion
concentration of the solution?
OA. 2.0 x 108 M
OB. 8.0 x 10-³ M
OC. 8.3 M
OD. 5.0 x 109 M

Answer 1

Answer:

D.) 5.0 x 10⁻⁹ M

Explanation:

The formula displaying the relationship between pH and hydrogen ion concentration is:

pH = -log[H⁺]

In this formula "[H⁺]" represents the concentration of hydrogen ions (given in molarity (M)). Therefore, to find this value, you need to take the inverse of the log. The manipulation looks like this:

pH = -log[H⁺]  ------------>  [H⁺] = 10^-pH

Note that the carrot (^) represents an exponent. Now, you can plug your pH value into the equation to find the molarity.

[H⁺] = 10^-pH

[H⁺] = 10^-8.3

[H⁺] = 5.0 x 10⁻⁹ M