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The pH calculation formula for strong acid/base solutions is pH = -log C, where C represents the molar concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution. This formula provides a measure of the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution.
The calculator uses the pH formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration, providing the pH value which ranges from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic).
Details: Accurate pH calculation is crucial for various chemical and biological processes, including water treatment, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing, and environmental monitoring.
Tips: Enter the molar concentration in mol/L. The value must be valid (concentration > 0). The calculator is specifically designed for strong acid/base solutions.
Q1: What is the pH scale range?
A: The pH scale typically ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Values below 7 indicate acidity, while values above 7 indicate basicity.
Q2: Why is this formula specific to strong acids/bases?
A: Strong acids and bases completely dissociate in water, making the hydrogen ion concentration equal to the initial concentration, which simplifies the calculation to pH = -log C.
Q3: What are typical pH values for common substances?
A: Battery acid: ~0, lemon juice: ~2, pure water: 7, baking soda solution: ~8.5, bleach: ~12.5.
Q4: Are there limitations to this formula?
A: This formula is only accurate for strong acids and bases. For weak acids/bases, buffer solutions, or non-ideal conditions, more complex calculations are required.
Q5: How does temperature affect pH calculations?
A: While the basic formula remains the same, the actual pH value can be temperature-dependent as the dissociation constants of water and other compounds change with temperature.