Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Acid-Base Equilibria - Exercises - Page 716: 16.6b

Answer

pH=-log(0.18)=0.74

Work Step by Step

Given that the substance in solution is a strong acid, it will deprotonate almost completely in an aqueous solution. This allows us to assume that [$H^{+}$] is equal to 0.18 M. Therefore, the pH of the solution is pH=$-log_{10}[H_{3}O^{+}]$
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