One aqueous solution of a strong acid has pH = 1.20, another pH = 1.80. If equal volumes of these two solutions are combined, what is the pH of the resulting solution?   A.  1.35   B.  1.50   C.  1.40   D.  1.55   E.  1.10

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One aqueous solution of a strong acid has pH = 1.20, another pH = 1.80. If equal volumes of these two solutions are combined, what is the pH of the resulting solution?

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    A. 

    1.35

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    B. 

    1.50

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    C. 

    1.40

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    D. 

    1.55

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    E. 

    1.10

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