The pH of a sample of vinegar is 3.76. Calculate the concentration of hydrogen ion in it.
Given:
pH= 3.76
To find out the concentration of hydrogen ion in it, we apply the formula:
pH = -log[H+]
where pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the concentration (in mol per litre) of hydrogen ions which it contains.
Using the formula, we write,
log[H+] = -pH
By taking antilog of both the sides, we get
[H+] = antilog [-pH]
⇒[H+] = antilog (-3.76)
⇒[H+] = 1.74 × 10-4
Thus, the concentration of hydrogen ion in the sample of vinegar is 1.74 × 10-4M