Calculate [H3O^+] for a solution of nitric acid for which pH = 4.91. Round your answer to 2 significant figures.

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To find the concentration of hydronium ions \([H_3O^+]\) from the given pH, we can use the following equation:

\[ [H_3O^+] = 10^{-\text{pH}} \]

Given that the pH is 4.91, we can substitute this value into the equation:

\[ [H_3O^+] = 10^{-4.91} \]

Now, we calculate the value:

\[ [H_3O^+] \approx 1.23 \times 10^{-5} \]

Rounding this to 2 significant figures, we get:

\[ [H_3O^+] \approx 1.2 \times 10^{-5} , \text{M} \]

Thus, the concentration of hydronium ions \([H_3O^+]\) in the solution is approximately \(1.2 \times 10^{-5} , \text{M}\).