PH The hydrogen ion concentration of fresh egg whites was measured as [H+] = 1.3 × 10⁻⁸ M Find the pH, and classify the substance as acidic or basic.

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Jocabed · Answer 1 · 2024-09-12T12:45:54+0000

Answer:

pH = 7.88

Step-by-step explanation:

use the formula for pH determination,

pH = -log[H+]

input the given concentration for the hydrogen ion (
1.3x10^(-8) M)

pH = -log (
1.3x10^(-8) )

pH = 7.88, therefore it is basic.

remember: acidic (<7) and basic (>7)