You need to use a dilute hydrochloric acid solution in an experiment. However, the only bottle of hydrochloric acid in acid-base cabinet is

5.0M

. Calculate the

pH

of the solution you prepare by diluting

4.5mL

of the

5.0MHCl

to a fina of

500mL

with

H_(2)O

.\

pH=

You need to use a dilute hydrochloric acid solution in an experiment. However, the only bottle of hydrochloric acid in acid-base cabinet is 5.0M. Calculate the pH of the solution you prepare by diluting 4.5mL of the 5.0MHCl to a fina of 500mL with H2O