How was the ph scale invented?

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How was the ph scale invented?

Please don't tell me who invented it - tell me how he invented it PLEASE!

2007-09-29 20:20:36 · 2 answers · asked by Etak Eidlog 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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It's actually a mathematical function, and is merely the negative power of 10 of the hydrogen ion concentration. It just happens that the concentration of H+ ions in pure water is 10-7, and the negative power of 10 is 7. That was then called the pH.

2007-09-29 20:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Philip Skale

2016-05-17 07:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋