How is pH defined? A change of 1.0 pH unit corresponds to how much of a change in \(\left[\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}\right]\)?
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[H_3O^+]
Solution 24Q:
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pH is defined as the negative logarithm of of the hydronium ion or hydrogen ion concentration.
pH = - log [H+]
pH is used to specify the acidity of a solution. In general,at room temperature
(a) if pH< 7, the solution is said to be acidic.
(b) if pH> 7, the solution is said to be Basic.
© if pH=7, the solution is said to be neutral.