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curiousgeorge1234
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February 09, 2007, 02:00:36 PM »
I know how to calculate pH: -log [H+] for example.
But, if you are given the pH, ie. pH -1.00, how do you calculate the concentration?
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February 09, 2007, 02:43:48 PM »
Law of logs. log(x) usually (and in this case) is log
10
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if log(x) = y
x = 10
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so, if the pH is -1.00
x= 10^ -1
is that correct?
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Careful, pH = -log[H] remember
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then, x = 10^1
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yes
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February 14, 2007, 04:37:28 PM »
Last time I checked the pH scale was 0-14. -1 should be wrong unless you just made it up.
to calculate pH from a [H] or [OH-] you take the antilog.
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February 14, 2007, 09:38:52 PM »
A negative number for a pH is perfect legit.
And you are right about the antilog. But what happens if you take the antilog of 1? You get 0. If you take the antilog of 2, you get a negative number. Are you saying it is impossible to have 2 Molar concentration of an acid?
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