To calculate the pH:
\[ \text{pH} = -\log_{10}[\text{H}^+] \]
Where:
pH is a scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution. It is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. Solutions with a pH less than 7 are considered acidic, while those with a pH greater than 7 are considered basic (alkaline). A pH of 7 is neutral, indicating a balance between hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH–). The pH scale is logarithmic, meaning each whole number change on the scale represents a tenfold change in hydrogen ion concentration.
Let's assume the following value:
Using the formula:
\[ \text{pH} = -\log_{10}(1.0 \times 10^{-3}) = 3 \]
The pH is 3.
Let's assume the following value:
Using the formula:
\[ \text{pH} = -\log_{10}(1.0 \times 10^{-7}) = 7 \]
The pH is 7.
