Aqua regia is a strong acid mixture prepared by combining HNO3 and H2SO4 in a 3:1 molar ratio. A relatively “weak” sample of this very strong acid has a sulfuric acid content equal to 0.15 M. Calculate the pH of this solution. Molar Mass: H=1, N=14, O=16, S=32

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Aqua regia is a strong acid mixture prepared by combining HNO3 and H2SO4 in a 3:1 molar ratio. A
relatively “weak” sample of this very strong acid has a sulfuric acid content equal to 0.15 M. Calculate the pH
of this solution. Molar Mass: H=1, N=14, O=16, S=32

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