How many times greater is the hydronium ion concentration in natural rainfall compared to pure water [H2O]?

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How many times greater is the hydronium ion concentration in natural rainfall compared to pure water [H2O]?

pH of natural rainfall = 5.5
pH of pure water = 7.0

2007-05-21 10:45:30 · 3 answers · asked by soccrrulz21 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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10 to the power of 1.5.

2007-05-21 11:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

C) The self-ionization reaction of water is: 2 H2O <-> H3O+ + OH- Hydrolysis describes the wear and tear down of compounds by way of water. Dissociation is whilst an ionic compound dissolves in a polar solvent and enters answer.

2016-12-29 17:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by gunger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

15 it is 10 for every one on the pH scale

2007-05-21 11:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋