Calculate the pH of a 0.031 M strong acid solution.
A)-1.51
B)1.51
C)12.49
D)15.51
E)none of these

Name: Calculate the pH of a 0.031 M strong acid solution. A)-1.51 B)1.51 C)12.49 D)15.51 E)none of these
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For a strong acid, we assume that it is completely dissociated in water. Therefore, the concentration of H+ ions in the solution is equal to the concentration of the acid. Using the formula pH = -log[H+], we get:
pH = -log[0.031] = 1.51

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