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  • Calculating pH: Understanding Hydronium Ion Concentration
    To determine the pH of a solution, we use the formula:

    ```

    pH = -log[H3O+]

    ```

    where [H3O+] represents the concentration of hydronium ions in moles per liter (M).

    In this case, we are given the concentration of H3O+ as 4.3 x 10-8 M. Plugging this value into the formula, we get:

    ```

    pH = -log(4.3 x 10-8)

    ```

    ```

    pH ≈ 7.37

    ```

    Therefore, the pH of a solution with a H3O+ concentration of 4.3 x 10-8 M is approximately 7.37. This indicates that the solution is slightly basic, as a neutral solution has a pH of 7 and any value above 7 is considered basic.

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