SOLUTION: A solution contains hydrogen ion concentration of 1x10-11 moles per liter. What is its pH value

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Question 1190191: A solution contains hydrogen ion concentration of 1x10-11 moles per liter. What is its pH value
Answer by math_tutor2020(3817) About Me  (Show Source):
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pH level = -log[ hydrogen ion concentration ] .... the log is base 10
pH = -log[ H+ ]
pH = -log[ 1 * 10^(-11) ]
pH = -log[ 10^(-11) ]
pH = -(-11)*log[ 10 ]
pH = -(-11)*1
pH = 11

In step 5, I used the log rule log(x^y) = y*log(x) to pull down the exponent.

A pH of 11 is moderately alkaline.
It's about midway between pH = 7 and pH = 14.
Ammonia solution (cleaning product) is one example of a chemical with pH of 11.

pH = 0 is the strongest acid
pH = 7 is neutral
pH = 14 is the strongest alkaline