Question: A small, approximately rectangular waste storage/treatment pond (50 x 20 x 1 m deep) associated with a fertilizer production facility was primed with 74 kg

 A small, approximately rectangular waste storage/treatment pond (50 x 20 x

A small, approximately rectangular waste storage/treatment pond (50 x 20 x 1 m deep) associated with a fertilizer production facility was primed with 74 kg of slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) to neutralize acidic waste. In the event that 479 lb of 90% (w/w) sulfuric acid were to be accidentally discharged into the pond, what would the final pH be to one significant figure precision

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