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pH of Strong Acids

Part of the Acids and Bases section of Coddy's Chemistry journey. Lesson 13 of 30.

Strong acid, one proton: [H₃O⁺] = c, then pH = −log c. 0.01 M HCl: pH 2.

Two protons (H₂SO₄): [H₃O⁺] = 2c first. 0.005 M H₂SO₄: [H₃O⁺] = 0.01 M, pH 2.

Not a power of ten? Use log: 0.002 M HCl has pH 2.70. Give pH to two decimals.

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A lab prepares 0.01 M0.01\ \mathrm{M} hydrochloric acid. What is its pH?

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