Facts about pH?

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2007-02-05 13:47:55 · 2 answers · asked by Lina 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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In pH, p stands for potenz (power) n H stands for hydrogen. This concept of representing H+(aq.) ions was 1st introduced by a Danish scientist Sorenson in 1909. It is now known as the pH scale.

pH of a sol. = -log [H+(aq.)] ions.

2007-02-05 22:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by AeroAndy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it is just a value that describes the amount of acidity in terms of concentration of hydronium ion

pH= -log of hydronium ion concentration

p is just a mathematical function of logarithm that is used commonly in chemistry

2007-02-05 13:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by Flongkoy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋