Solve the problem.
-The hydrogen ion concentration of a substance $\left[ \mathrm { H } ^ { + } \right]$is about $5.2 \times 10 ^ { - 7 }$ moles per liter. Find the $\mathrm { pH }$. Round to the nearest tenth. Use the formula $\mathrm { pH } = - \log \left[ \mathrm { H } ^ { + } \right]$.
A) $- 7.7$
B) $6.3$
C) $6.6$
D) $7.7$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pH is calculated using the formula $pH = - \log \left[ \mathrm { H } ^ { + } \right]$. Plugging in the given hydrogen ion concentration, $pH = - \log (5.2 \times 10^{-7})$, results in a pH of approximately 6.3 when rounded to the nearest tenth.

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