Chapter 14, Problem 9ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The hydrogen ion concentration in a blood sample that registers a $\text{pH}$ of $7.30$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

$\text{pH}$ of the solution is defined as the power of hydrogen ions and is equal to the negative logarithm of hydrogen ion concentration. The acidic solutions have $\text{pH}$ less than $7$ and basic solutions have the $\text{pH}$ greater than $7$.