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  • Calculating pH of HCl Solution: A Step-by-Step Guide
    The pH of a solution can be calculated using the formula:

    ```

    pH = -log[H+]

    ```

    where [H+] is the concentration of hydrogen ions in moles per liter.

    In this case, we have a solution of 0.0020 M HCl. HCl is a strong acid, which means that it completely dissociates in water to form H+ and Cl- ions. Therefore, the concentration of hydrogen ions in this solution is also 0.0020 M.

    Plugging this value into the formula, we get:

    ```

    pH = -log(0.0020) = 2.70

    ```

    Therefore, the pH of this solution is 2.70.

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