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In each pair below, the [H+] is different. By what factor of 10 is it different?
- a. pH = 6 and pH = 8
- b. pH = 5.5 and pH = 6.5
- c. [H+] = 1 × 10−8 M and [H+] = 1 × 10−6 M
- d. [OH−] = 1 × 10−2 M and [OH−] = 1 × 10−3 M
(a)
Interpretation:
By what factor of 10 will be different for the given pair has to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The
The difference in pH is by one unit, then the change in
Explanation of Solution
Given pH of the solutions are
The pH difference between the two solutions is 2.
pH of the solution can be calculated using the given equation,
The difference in pH is by one unit, then the change in
Therefore, solution having
(b)
Interpretation:
By what factor of 10 will be different for the given pair has to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The
The difference in pH is by one unit, then the change in
Explanation of Solution
Given pH of the solutions are
The pH difference between the two solutions is 1.
pH of the solution can be calculated using the given equation,
The difference in pH is by one unit, then the change in
Therefore, solution having
(c)
Interpretation:
By what factor of 10 will be different for the given pair has to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The
Explanation of Solution
Given that
pH of the solution can be calculated using the given equation,
The pH difference between the two solutions is 2.
The difference in pH is by one unit, then the change in
Therefore, solution having
(c)
Interpretation:
By what factor of 10 will be different for the given pair has to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The
The difference in pH is by one unit, then the change in
Relationship between
Explanation of Solution
Given that
The difference in pH is by one unit, then the change in
pH of the solution with
pH of the solution with
The pH difference between the two solutions is 1.
Therefore, solution having
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