Question

What is the pH of a solution of \( 0.01 \, \text{M} \, \text{HCl} \)?

• A. \( 1 \)
• B. \( 2 \)
• C. \( 4 \)
• D. \( 0 \)

Hint:

For strong acids like \( \text{HCl} \), the pH is simply calculated by taking the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration.