pH = -log[H+]
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The solution to this problem is simple if you just work backwards. pH= -log10[H+] You already know what your pH is, so write your equation like this: 4.3= -log10[H+] An understanding of basic logarithm properties lets you know that you can rewrite the equation like this: 10-4.3= [H+] 5.0 *10-5 = [H+]
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The definitive answer is 'pH = -log(10) [H^(+)] In words, ' pH is the negative logarithm, to the base ten, of the hydrogen ion concentration. As an example If H^(+) is 0.002 Then pH = -log(10)[0.002] On the calculator using the 'log' button pH = -(-2.69897...) pH = 2.69897... pH = 2.70 NB This would be an acidic pH NNB pH is always quoted to 2 d.p. only. NNNB Do NOT use the 'ln' button on a calculator.