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


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