SOLUTION: In chemistry, the pH of a substance is defined by pH = -log [H+], where [H+] is the hydrogen ion concentration in moles per liter. Find the pH of a sample of lake water whose hydr

Algebra ->  Exponential-and-logarithmic-functions -> SOLUTION: In chemistry, the pH of a substance is defined by pH = -log [H+], where [H+] is the hydrogen ion concentration in moles per liter. Find the pH of a sample of lake water whose hydr      Log On


   

Question 1115869: In chemistry, the pH of a substance is defined by pH = -log [H+], where [H+] is the hydrogen ion concentration in moles per liter. Find the pH of a sample of lake water whose hydrogen ion concentration, [H+], is 3.05 x 10-9 moles per liter. (Round to the nearest tenth.)
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Use a log table or calculator as necessary for -log%2810%2C%283.05%2A10%5E%28-9%29%29%29.


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