SOLUTION: The ph of a substance is calculated as pH=-log [H+], where H+ is the concentration of the hydrogen ion. If it's pH is 3.4, calculate the Hydrogen ion concentration.

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Question 1033844: The ph of a substance is calculated as pH=-log [H+], where H+ is the concentration of the hydrogen ion. If it's pH is 3.4, calculate the Hydrogen ion concentration.
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes, if pH = -log [H+], then
[H+] = 10^(-pH) = 10^(-3.4) = 3.98 x 10^-4 M