Solving Geochemistry Homework: Log([Na+]/[H+])

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In summary, the conversation discusses a problem with plotting Log ([x]/[y]) vs Log[z] in the context of geochemistry homework. The equation given is 1/([Na]^2)*[H] = 10^109.4, and the individual is trying to rearrange it to have the form (x/y = c) in order to plot it as a horizontal line. However, it is pointed out that this is impossible and the individual may need to consider alternative approaches.
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He, I'm trying to do some geochemistry homework, and I need to plot something as Log ([x]/[y]) vs Log[z], in the equation I'm having trouble with there's no z though so I just need to find what log([x]/[y]) is.

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My equation is 1/([Na]^2)*[H] = 10^109.4

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Not much but I sort of worked to:

-2log[Na] = log[H]+109.4I I just can't get rid of the -2 though, away from the Na, and join the Na and H so that it's Na / H = ans

I tried the year 10 stuff, squaring both sides, and on and on..

I feel like I'm missing some mathamatic tool. Or maybe something simple

(Also I'm plotting log([Na+]/[H+]) vs log [H4SiO4]

I have lots of chemical equations to plot, though in this one there is no [H4SiO4], so I just need to find what log([Na+]/[H+]) is equal to and then plot that as a horizontal line.

So I just need to re-arange so I have (x/y = something) Then I can just take the log

For more background I'm constructing a mineral stability diagram.)
 
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There's a slight problem... it's impossible to do so.

You can't make it x/y=c where c is some constant, and since I don't know very much about chemistry or what you're trying to do, I can't offer any other suggestions as how to get around this problem or to correct you if you're doing something wrong.
 

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Solving geochemistry homework helps students understand the principles and processes involved in the chemical composition and reactions of Earth's materials. It also allows them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, such as predicting the behavior of pollutants or understanding the formation of minerals.

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The term "log([Na+]/[H+])" is known as the logarithmic ratio of sodium ion concentration to hydrogen ion concentration. It is used to represent the pH level in a solution, which indicates the acidity or basicity of a substance.

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