Chem help? Calculate the pH of each of the following solutions of a strong acid in water.?

Question

a) 0.1 M HCl

b) 0.1 M HNO3

c) 0.1 M HClO4

Answer 1

In the case of monoprotic strong acids, the concentration of H+ ions is the equal to the concentration, so:

a, b & c) pH = - log 0.1 = 1