What is the pH of a solution that has a hydroxide ion concentration of 1.0 x 10^

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the pH of a solution that has a hydroxide ion concentration of 1.0 x 10^-3 M?
  1. 11
  2. 10
  3. 3
  4. 1

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the pH of a solution that has a hydroxide ion concentration of 1.0 x 10^-3 M?
  • Step 1: Identify the hydroxide ion concentration given in the problem, which is 1.0 x 10^-3 M.
  • Step 2: Use the formula for pOH, which is pOH = -log[OH-].
  • Step 3: Substitute the hydroxide ion concentration into the formula: pOH = -log(1.0 x 10^-3).
  • Step 4: Calculate the logarithm: -log(1.0 x 10^-3) equals 3.
  • Step 5: Now that you have pOH, use the relationship between pH and pOH: pH = 14 - pOH.
  • Step 6: Substitute the value of pOH into the equation: pH = 14 - 3.
  • Step 7: Calculate the final pH: 14 - 3 equals 11.
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