Chemistry Formula
pH Formula Formula
Calculates the acidity of a solution using hydrogen ion concentration.
Formula Summary
pH Formula
Calculates the acidity of a solution using hydrogen ion concentration.
- Category
- Chemistry
- Equation
- pH = -log[H⁺]
- Calculator
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Equation
pH = -log[H⁺]
Variables
- pH = acidity measure
- [H⁺] = hydrogen ion concentration
How to Use This Formula
- Identify the known values from the problem statement.
- Convert all values into compatible units.
- Substitute the values into the equation and calculate the result.
- Check that the final answer has the correct unit and meaning.