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How is the pH value is calculated mathematically?

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The pH value is calculated mathematically as the

  • (A)  log of the hydroxyl ion (OH) concentration.
  • (B)  negative log of the OH concentration.
  • (C)  log of the hydrogen ion (H ) concentration.
  • (D)  negative log of the H concentration.
  • (E)  ratio of H /OH concentration.

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Answer

(D) Negative log of the hydrogen ion (H⁺) concentration

Explanation:

Lower pH = more acidic (more H⁺ ions)

pH = –log [H⁺]

It shows how acidic a solution is.

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