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Measurements show that the pH of a particular lake is 4.0. What is the hydrogen ion concentration of the lake? (A) 4.0 M (B) 10-10 M (C) 10-4 M (D) 10 4M

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Measurements show that the pH of a particular lake is 4.0. What is the hydrogen ion concentration of the lake?
(A) 4.0 M
(B) 10-10 M
(C) 10-4 M
(D) 10 4M

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