Question

The concentration of hydronium ions is greater than 1 × 10–7 for basic solutions. True False

Answer 1

Answer : The given statement is, false.

Explanation :

Ionic product of water : It is defined as the product of the concentration of hydrogen ion and the concentration of hydroxide ion.

The mathematical expression will be,

$[H^+][OH^-]=10^{-14}$

When the concentration of hydrogen ion and hydroxide ion are equal then the solution is neutral and the value will be, $1\times 10^{-7}$. And the pH of the solution is, 7.

When the concentration of hydrogen ion is greater than $1\times 10^{-7}$ then the solution is acidic in nature. And the pH of the solution is, less than 7.

When the concentration of hydrogen ion is less than $1\times 10^{-7}$ then the solution is basic in nature. And the pH of the solution is, greater than 7.

Hence, the given statement is false.