Solve the problem.
-The pH of a solution ranges from 0 to 14. An acid has a pH less than 7. Pure water is neutral and has a pH of 7. The pH of a solution is given by where x represents the concentration of the hydrogen ions in the
Solution in moles per liter. Find the hydrogen ion concentration if the pH = 12.
B) 0.08
D) 2.48

Question

Solve the problem.
-The pH of a solution ranges from 0 to 14. An acid has a pH less than 7. Pure water is neutral and has a pH of 7. The pH of a solution is given by  where x represents the concentration of the hydrogen ions in the
Solution in moles per liter. Find the hydrogen ion concentration if the pH = 12.
B) 0.08 
D) 2.48

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

We can rearrange the formula for pH to find the concentration of hydrogen ions as:
x = 10^(-pH)
Substituting pH = 12, we get: 
x = 10^(-12)
x = 1.0 x 10^(-12) mol/L
Therefore, the hydrogen ion concentration is 1.0 x 10^(-12) M, which corresponds to answer choice C.

Solve the Problem. -The PH of a Solution Ranges from 0 to 14