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Which of the following correctly defines the pH of a solution?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · Science · Acids, Bases and Salts
  1. The negative logarithm (base 10) of the concentration of hydroxide ions.
  2. The negative logarithm (base 10) of the concentration of hydrogen ions.
  3. The logarithm (base 10) of the concentration of hydrogen ions.
  4. The logarithm (base 10) of the concentration of hydroxide ions.
Answer
The negative logarithm (base 10) of the concentration of hydrogen ions.

The correct answer is The negative logarithm (base 10) of the concentration of hydrogen ions. — Therefore the correct statement is option B.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall that pH measures the acidity of a solution.
  2. The definition is , where is the molar concentration of hydrogen ions.
  3. Therefore the correct statement is option B.
Common mistake: Confusing pH with pOH and using a positive log instead of negative.

Concept tested: Definition of pH

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