The hydrogen ion concentration of a solution is 0.005M. What is the pH of this solution?
pH = –log10[H+]
pH =–log10(0.005)
pH = –log10(5×10−3)
= −log105–(–3)(log1010)
= -0.6990 + 3
pH = 2.3010
The pH of a solution is 4.80. What is the concentration of hydroxide ions in this solution?