What is the pH of a strong acid solution whose hydrogen ion concentration is 10⁻³ mol/L?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 3
- Step 1: . Answer: 3. Why not the others: 11: gives pOH. -3: keeps the minus sign. 10: adds 7.
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