20.2 The pH scale and strong acids Flashcards
1
Q
what is pH?
A
a numerical scale for the concentration of H⁺
2
Q
what does a high pH value mean?
A
a low H⁺ concentration
3
Q
what does a low pH value mean?
A
a high H⁺ concentration
4
Q
equation for pH
A
-log( [H⁺] )
5
Q
equation for [H⁺]
A
10⁻ᵖᴴ
6
Q
assumption made for strong acid calculations
A
[H⁺] = [HA]
