Question

The ph of lemon juice is approximately 2.40. at this ph, the hydronium ion concentration is closest to which concentration? 4.0 × 10¯3 m 0.38 m 5.6 × 10¯4 m 2.5 × 10¯12 m

Answer 1

pH = -log[H₃O⁺(aq)]

here the pH is given as 2.40.

Hence,
2.40 = -log[H₃O⁺(aq)]
log[H₃O⁺(aq)] = -2.40
[H₃O⁺(aq)] = 3.98 x 10⁻³ M
= 4.0 x 10⁻³ M

Hence, the hydronium ion concentration in juice is 4.0 x 10⁻³ M.

Since, the pH is less than 7, the juice is acidic.