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how do you put the equation in the calculator for PH or POH
Hi we know the relationships
pH = -log(H+) and pOH = -log(OH-)
H+ and OH- are hydrogen ion concentration and hydroxyl ion concentration respectively. Concentration should be in moles only.
Sample Question: Calculate pH of 0.001 M HCl.
Procedure: Volume is not given hence molarity = moles (we have to assume the volume is 1 liter)
concentration = 0.001 M = 0.001 moles (since molarity = moles/liter)
pH = -log(H+) = negative logarithm of hydrogen ion concentration = -log(0.001) = 3
so pH = 3
1. In calculator press "minus" sign, next press "log" a open bracket appears as -log(
2. now enter the value 0.001, next press ) button, final press on equality symbol "=" it gives the required result.
The same process is also applicable to calculate pOH also, but finally you have to convert pOH into pH by using the following equality relationship.
pH + pOH = 14 ==> pH = 14 - pOH
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