In a sulfuric acid solution, where the is 0.01 M, what is the pH?
A) pH=11.0
B) pH=12.0
C) pH=5.0
D) pH=2.0
E) pH=3.0

Question

In a sulfuric acid solution, where the  is  0.01 M, what is the pH?
A) pH=11.0 
B) pH=12.0 
C) pH=5.0 
D) pH=2.0 
E) pH=3.0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sulfuric acid is a strong acid that completely dissociates in water, so the concentration of H+ ions in the solution is equal to the concentration of sulfuric acid. Therefore, the pH can be calculated using the equation pH=-log[H+]. 
pH=-log(0.01)=2. Thus, the correct answer is D: pH=2.0.

In a Sulfuric Acid Solution, Where the Is