Logarithmic Scales - Magnitude Pair to Measured Value Ratio

Level 2

This math topic focuses on evaluating ratios of measured values for different units based on logarithmic scales such as the pH scale, Richter scale for earthquake magnitudes, and decibel scale for sound intensities. Students learn to compute the ratio of hydrogen ion concentrations, seismic wave sizes, and sound intensities, based on their respective logarithmic measurements, fostering an understanding of logarithmic relationships and their practical applications in science. This level 2 worksheet deepens skills in handling logarithmic equations and interpreting the significance of logarithmic scales.

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Logarithmic Scales - Magnitude Pair to Measured Value Ratio Worksheet

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Logarithmic Scales - Magnitude Pair to Measured Value Ratio
1
A LaTex expression showing \text{pH} = -\log{[\text{H} to the power of + ]}\\ \\ \text{pH} sub 2 = 1.6 \\ \text{pH} sub 1 = 9.5
If 2 solutions have pHs of 9.5 and 1.6 on the pH scale what is the ratio of their Hydrogen ion concentration measurements?
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 2 }{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 1 } = 7.94 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 2 }{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 1 } = 7.94 multiplied by 10 to the power of 9
2
A LaTex expression showing \text{pH} = -\log{[\text{H} to the power of + ]}\\ \\ \text{pH} sub 2 = 2 \\ \text{pH} sub 1 = 13.9
If 2 solutions have pHs of 13.9 and 2 on the pH scale what is the ratio of their Hydrogen ion concentration measurements?
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 2 }{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 1 } = 7.94 multiplied by 10 to the power of 11
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 2 }{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 1 } = 2.51 multiplied by 10 to the power of 13
3
A LaTex expression showing \text{M} = \log{(\frac{\text{I}}{\text{I} sub 0 })}\\ \\ \text{M} sub 2 = 5.4 \\ \text{M} sub 1 = 1.6
If 2 earthquakes have magnitudes of 1.6 and 5.4 on the Richter scale what is the ratio of their wave size measurements?
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{\text{I} sub 2 }{\text{I} sub 1 } = 6,310
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{\text{I} sub 2 }{\text{I} sub 1 } = 1,995
4
A LaTex expression showing \text{dB} = 10\log{(\frac{\text{I}}{\text{I} sub 0 })}\\ \\ \beta sub 2 = 116 \text{dB} \\ \beta sub 1 = 112 \text{dB}
If 2 sounds have dB magnitudes of 112 and 116 on the decibel scale what is the ratio of their sound energy measurements?
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{\text{I} sub 2 }{\text{I} sub 1 } = 0.794
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{\text{I} sub 2 }{\text{I} sub 1 } = 2.51
5
A LaTex expression showing \text{M} = \log{(\frac{\text{I}}{\text{I} sub 0 })}\\ \\ \text{M} sub 2 = 5.1 \\ \text{M} sub 1 = 1.5
If 2 earthquakes have magnitudes of 1.5 and 5.1 on the Richter scale what is the ratio of their wave size measurements?
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{\text{I} sub 2 }{\text{I} sub 1 } = 3,981
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{\text{I} sub 2 }{\text{I} sub 1 } = 39.8
6
A LaTex expression showing \text{dB} = 10\log{(\frac{\text{I}}{\text{I} sub 0 })}\\ \\ \beta sub 2 = 96 \text{dB} \\ \beta sub 1 = 67 \text{dB}
If 2 sounds have dB magnitudes of 67 and 96 on the decibel scale what is the ratio of their sound energy measurements?
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{\text{I} sub 2 }{\text{I} sub 1 } = 794
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{\text{I} sub 2 }{\text{I} sub 1 } = 251
7
A LaTex expression showing \text{dB} = 10\log{(\frac{\text{I}}{\text{I} sub 0 })}\\ \\ \beta sub 2 = 101 \text{dB} \\ \beta sub 1 = 36 \text{dB}
If 2 sounds have dB magnitudes of 36 and 101 on the decibel scale what is the ratio of their sound energy measurements?
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{\text{I} sub 2 }{\text{I} sub 1 } = 1 multiplied by 10 to the power of 7
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{\text{I} sub 2 }{\text{I} sub 1 } = 3,162,278
8
A LaTex expression showing \text{pH} = -\log{[\text{H} to the power of + ]}\\ \\ \text{pH} sub 2 = 2 \\ \text{pH} sub 1 = 7
If 2 solutions have pHs of 7 and 2 on the pH scale what is the ratio of their Hydrogen ion concentration measurements?
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 2 }{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 1 } = 100,000
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 2 }{[\text{H} to the power of + ] sub 1 } = 1,000,000