Understanding pH and Hydrogen Ion Concentration

* pH: A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Lower pH values indicate higher acidity, while higher pH values indicate higher alkalinity.

* Hydrogen Ion Concentration ([H+]): The concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.

The Relationship

The pH and hydrogen ion concentration are related by the following equation:

pH = -log[H+]

Solving the Problem

1. Find the [H+] of Solution A:

* Using the equation above, rearrange to solve for [H+]:

[H+] = 10^(-pH)

[H+] of Solution A = 10^(-5) M

2. Calculate the [H+] of Solution B:

* Solution B has 100 times the [H+] of Solution A:

[H+] of Solution B = 100 * 10^(-5) M = 10^(-3) M

3. Find the pH of Solution B:

* Using the pH equation:

pH of Solution B = -log(10^(-3)) = 3

Therefore, the pH of Solution B is 3.