An earthquake has an intensity of 1071 x lo. What is its magnitude using theRichter scale?А. 2.9в. 7.1C. 8.5D. 10- What is the pH of an aqueous solution when the concentration of hydrogen ion is6.5 x 10-5 M?A. 4.19В. 5.05C. 5.65D. 6.50

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An earthquake has an intensity of 1071 x lo. What is its magnitude using the
Richter scale?
А. 2.9
в. 7.1
C. 8.5
D. 10
- What is the pH of an aqueous solution when the concentration of hydrogen ion is
6.5 x 10-5 M?
A. 4.19
В. 5.05
C. 5.65
D. 6.50

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