JAMB - Chemistry (2024 - No. 22)
The pH of a 0.001 mol dm\(^{-3}\) of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) is
[Log\(_{10}\)2 = 0.3]
2.7
3.0
3.3
2.0
Explanation
H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) is a strong acid, so it will completely dissociate into corresponding ions.
On dissociation, H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) → 2H\(^+\) + SO\(_4\)\(^{2-}\)
If the concentration of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) is 0.001 M so, the concentration of 2H\(^+\) will be 0.002 M (0.001 x 2). This is because 1 molecule of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) gives 2H\(^+\) ions.
Recall that pH = - Log\(_{10}\)[H\(^+\)]
pH = - Log\(_{10}\)[2H\(^+\)] (basicity is 2)
= - Log\(_{10}\)[2 x 0.001]
= - (Log\(_{10}\)2 + Log\(_{10}\) 0.001)
= - (Log\(_{10}\)2 + Log\(_{10}\) 10\(^{-3}\))
Also recall that Log\(_{10}\)2 = 0.3 and Log\(_{10}\)10 = 1
Therefore, pH = - (0.3 - 3)
= - ( - 2.7)
= 2.7 - Option A
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