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pH of a Strong Monoprotic Acid from Molarity Calculator

pH = −log₁₀ C (assumes complete dissociation, C ≫ 10⁻⁷).

Compute the pH of a strong monoprotic acid solution from its analytical concentration (e.g. HCl, HNO₃). The strong-acid limit fully dissociates, giving [H⁺] = C and pH = −log₁₀ C.

Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
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Formula

pH = −log₁₀ C

In depth

Compute the pH of a strong monoprotic acid solution from its analytical concentration (e.g. HCl, HNO₃). The strong-acid limit fully dissociates, giving [H⁺] = C and pH = −log₁₀ C.