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A sample of rain has pH 4.2. Take
1
0
1.4
=
25.1
and
K
w
=
1.0
×
1
0
−
14
at the temperature of measurement. Which statements are correct?
A
The sample qualifies as acid rain.
B
Its
[
H
X
+
]
is about 25 times that of rain with pH 5.6.
C
Its
[
H
X
+
]
is about 1.4 times that of rain with pH 5.6.
D
Its
[
OH
X
−
]
is
1.0
×
1
0
−
9.8
mol
L
−
1
.
Answer: A, B, D
pH 4.2 is below 5.6 so it is acid rain. The ratio of
[
H
X
+
]
is
1
0
5.6
−
4.2
=
1
0
1.4
≈
25
, not 1.4. pOH = 14 - 4.2 = 9.8, so
[
OH
X
−
]
=
1
0
−
9.8
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