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What is the pH of 0.1M HCl?

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The pH of a solution indicates its acidity or alkalinity. For hydrochloric acid (HCl), which is a strong acid, it completely dissociates in water. This means that a 0.1M solution of HCl will produce 0.1 moles of hydrogen ions (H+) per liter.

Calculating pH

The formula to calculate pH is:

pH = -log[H+]

Applying the Formula

For a 0.1M HCl solution:

  • [H+] = 0.1M
  • pH = -log(0.1)

Result

Calculating this gives:

pH = 1

Therefore, the pH of a 0.1M HCl solution is 1, indicating it is quite acidic.