Question
Pharmacy Question on Acids and Bases
Identify the correct statement with regard to acidity and basicity of substances
A
An acid is a species having a tendency to accept a proton
B
A base is a species having a tendency to lose a proton
C
pH is the negative logarithm of the H3O+ concentration
D
Stronger the acid, the stronger its conjugate base
Answer
pH is the negative logarithm of the H3O+ concentration
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(C): pH is the negative logarithm of the H3O+ concentration