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  • Calculating Hydronium Ion Concentration: pH and [H3O+] Relationship
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Understand the Relationship Between pH and [H3O+]

    * pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It's defined as the negative logarithm (base 10) of the hydronium ion concentration ([H3O+]).

    * [H3O+] represents the concentration of hydronium ions, which are responsible for acidic properties.

    2. Calculate the [H3O+] of the Original Solution

    * Use the formula: [H3O+] = 10^(-pH)

    * For the original solution with pH 3.22:

    [H3O+] = 10^(-3.22) = 6.03 x 10^-4 M

    3. Determine the [H3O+] of the Less Acidic Solution

    * The new solution is 100 times less acidic, meaning its [H3O+] is 100 times lower than the original solution.

    * Calculate the new [H3O+]:

    [H3O+] (new) = [H3O+] (original) / 100

    [H3O+] (new) = (6.03 x 10^-4 M) / 100

    [H3O+] (new) = 6.03 x 10^-6 M

    Therefore, the H3O+ concentration in the solution that is 100 times less acidic than the one with a pH of 3.22 is 6.03 x 10^-6 M.

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