I need assistance on a pH problem.
In this problem, I need to calculate the pH of a 8000 L solution containing 6.7 grams of HNO3 (nitric acid) and 4.5 grams of HCl (hydrochloric acid).
Any help would be appreciated.
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first you need to find the moles of both the HCl and the HNO3. Since for every mole of HCl and HNO3 you produce one mole of H+ ions. The moles of HCl=H+ moles and the moles of HNO3=H+ moles. Then you need to add the moles of HCl and HNO3 together so that you get a total mole count. You do this because you have two sources of H+ ions and both acids will effect the pH. Take the total moles over the 8000L to get a molarity of H+ ions. Then take the negative log of the molarity and you will have your pH.
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You can find the molarity of both the HCl and HNO3 and then add them together. Then you can take the negative log of that. Both methods work.
Philman G.:cool:
Thanks for your help!