Chemistry question. Can Ph=0?
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2007-04-04 18:34:38 · 7 answers · asked by A QUESTION 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Definitely.
A 1M H+ solution will have a pH of 0 (-log [H+] = -log 1 = 0)
M is molarity or concentration. H+ is the hydrogen ion responsibly for acidity.
For comparison a 0.1M H+ solution will have a pH of 1. A 10M H+ solution will have a pH of -1
2007-04-04 20:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by ktrna69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Hydronium ions have ph = 0
2007-04-05 01:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by Ani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure.
-log([H3O+]) = 0
10^0 = [H3O+]
Basically, you have 1M of hydronium, and your pH is 0.
Note:
If you don't understand the math, don't worry about it. Just know that the pH can be 0.
2007-04-05 01:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by atmtarzy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically, yes. It can even be negative
Ex HCl 10M
pH = log 1/10=-1
In practice , for higher concentrations, you must take in account not the concentration but he activity which is lower than concentration due to recombination of some ions
2007-04-05 02:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by maussy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no a PH level can never be 0 the scale is from 1-14. You can find it in all chem. books and most bio. books
2007-04-05 01:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by youliedtotheangels4426 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ph can even be negative.
2007-04-05 02:08:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I'm no chemist but Wikipedia says you can!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PH
2007-04-05 01:38:33 · answer #7 · answered by bluemountainsbird 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋