Why is the pH of 12 Molar HCl 0 and not -1.07?

Subject: Why is the pH of 12 Molar HCl 0 and not -1.07?

Date: Wed Apr 29 02:39:52 1998
Posted by Scott Hunter
Grade level: 10-12
School: The Bishop's School
City: La Jolla State/Province: California
Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 893835592.Ch

Message:


I understand that no chemical can have a pH less than 0 in an aqeous 
solution, but if that is the case, then how can a 12M aqueous solutoin 
of HCl exist if the mathematically determined pH is -1.08?  Thank You, 
this service is truly wonderful.

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