DO NOW: What is pH a measure of?
The pH scale pH pH is the -log of the hydrogen ion concentration Mathematically it is represented by the equation: pH = -log [H 3 O + ] or pH = -log [H + ] [H + ] and [H 3 O + ] are basically the same, but H 3 O + is hydronium ion and results when H + is in water. [H 3 O + ] or [H + ] is the molarity of hydrogen ions Low pH corresponds to acidity High pH corresponds to basic.
pH = 1 ∴ [H 3 O + ]= 1 X moles/liter ∴ [OH - ] = 1 x moles/liter pH = 7 ∴ [H 3 O + ]= 1 X moles/liter ∴ [OH - ]= 1 X moles/liter pH = 10 ∴ [H 3 O + ]= 1 X moles/liter ∴ [OH - ]= 1 X moles/liter
Think about it and discuss with your partner(s) Why should we be concerned with pH of solutions/ substances in terms of the environment?
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