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  • Calculate Hydrogen Ion Concentration: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) from a pH of 6.2:

    Understanding the Relationship

    * pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It's defined as the negative logarithm (base 10) of the hydrogen ion concentration:

    pH = -log[H+]

    * [H+] is the hydrogen ion concentration, expressed in moles per liter (mol/L).

    Calculation

    1. Rearrange the pH equation to solve for [H+]:

    [H+] = 10^(-pH)

    2. Substitute the given pH value:

    [H+] = 10^(-6.2)

    3. Calculate using a calculator:

    [H+] ≈ 6.31 x 10^-7 mol/L

    Therefore, the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution with a pH of 6.2 is approximately 6.31 x 10^-7 mol/L.

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