Consider a 1.6 * 10-3 M solution of HNO3. Which of the following statements is NOT true? Consider a 1.6 * 10-3 M solution of HNO3. Which of the following statements is NOT true? This solution could dissolve metal. This solution could neutralize a base. This solution would turn litmus to red. This solution has a pH of 11.20. none of the above

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20 September, 07:26

Consider a 1.6 * 10-3 M solution of HNO3. Which of the following statements is NOT true? Consider a 1.6 * 10-3 M solution of HNO3. Which of the following statements is NOT true? This solution could dissolve metal. This solution could neutralize a base. This solution would turn litmus to red. This solution has a pH of 11.20. none of the above

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This solution has a pH of 11.20

Explanation:

HNO3 is a strong acid known to ionize completely in solution. Being a strong acid, a low pH value is expected. As expected, an acid will display the following properties:

This solution could dissolve metal.

This solution could neutralize a base.

This solution would turn litmus to red.

The pH of this solution is obtained from - log[H+]

pH = - log (1.6 * 10-3) = 2.796

Hence the statement; This solution has a pH of 11.20 is not correct.