ok. We are given the following equation:
[tex]ph=-\log (H)[/tex]
Where:
[tex]\begin{gathered} P=\text{ alkalinity} \\ H=\text{ hydrogen ion concentration} \end{gathered}[/tex]
Since we are asked to determine "H" we will solve for "H" in the equation. To do that we will first multiply both sides by -1:
[tex]-ph=\log (H)[/tex]
Now, we will use the following property of logarithms:
[tex]\log _aB=c\rightarrow B=a^c[/tex]
Applying the property and having into account that:
[tex]\log (H)=\log _{10}(H)[/tex]
We get:
[tex]10^{-pH}=H[/tex]
Now we substitute the given value of "pH = 4.5":
[tex]10^{-4.5}=H[/tex]
Solving the operation:
[tex]0.000032=H[/tex]
Therefore, the hydrogen ion concentration of the fluid is 0.000032