pH Equation History

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What is the pH value of an acid according to the pH scale?

  • Between 7 to 8
  • Exactly 7
  • Less than 7 (correct)
  • Greater than 7

In the pH scale, what pH value indicates a strong acid?

  • 7
  • 14
  • 1 (correct)
  • 9

If a solution has a pH of 10, how would you classify it?

  • Neutral
  • Base (correct)
  • Acidic
  • Strong acid

What is the relationship between pH and the strength of an acid?

<p>Lower pH indicates stronger acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a solution has a pH of 4, what can be said about its hydrogen ion concentration?

<p>High concentration of hydrogen ions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the numerical range of the pH scale as established by Soren Peter Lauritz Sorensen?

<p>0-6 for acids and 7-14 for bases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of solution has an equal concentration of hydrogen and hydroxide ions?

<p>Neutral solutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Soren Peter Lauritz Sorensen invent to view and compare acidity and basicity in solutions?

<p>A numerical scale known as pH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ion has a higher dissolved content in bases according to the text?

<p>Hydroxide ion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with coining the term 'pH'?

<p>Soren Peter Lauritz Sorensen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded about a solution with a pH of 12?

<p>It is a strong base (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the pH of a solution is 4.50, what can be inferred about its hydronium ion concentration?

<p>It is 10^-5 M (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the hydronium ion concentration be calculated if the pH value is known?

<p>By using the same equation in reverse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a pH value of 7 indicate about a solution?

<p>It is neutral (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which exponent value is associated with a highly acidic solution's hydronium ion concentration?

<p>-3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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