May 7, 2009

Example 14.3 A Understanding the Meaning of “p”Tran

Translate the meaning of each of the following uses of “p,” or convert to p, as necessary. (Forgive the puns to follow.)

a. What is “-log[soup]” in terms of “p?”
b. What is “pCabin” in terms of “-log?”
c. What is “-log[ter Pan]” in terms of “p?”
d. What is “pRolling” in terms of “-log?”

Solution

a. psoup (Aarrgh!)
b. -log[cabin] (Oy!)
c. pter Pan (Enough!)
d. -log[rolling] (Isn’t chemistry wonderful?)

we kid you not, this is a direct transcription from a packet B.Riggs gave to us on Chapter 14, Acids and Bases.

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