What is the pH of 0.09 M solution of HBr (hydrobromic acid)?

1 Answer
Jun 1, 2017

pH of 0.09M HNr => 1.05

Explanation:

pH = -log[H_3O^+] = - log [H^+]

HBr is a strong acid in aqueous media therefore it ionizes 100%.
This means that 0.09M HBr => 0.09M H + 0.09M Br

pH = -log[H] = -log(0.09) = 1.05