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Author Question: Assume that acid rain has lowered the pH of a particular lake to pH 4.0. What is (Read 1078 times)

Hawke

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on: May 28, 2013
Assume that acid rain has lowered the pH of a particular lake to pH 4.0. What is the hydroxyl ion concentration of this lake?
A) 1 × 10-10 mol of hydroxyl ion per liter of lake water
B) 1 × 10-4 mol of hydroxyl ion per liter of lake water
C) 10.0 M with regard to hydroxyl ion concentration
D) 4.0 M with regard to hydroxyl ion concentration
E) 1 × 10-4 mol of hydroxyl ion per liter of lake water and 4.0 M with regard to hydrogen ion concentration


Celeste

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Reply #1 on: May 30, 2013
The answer I found is A. Let me know if you need more help!


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