Question

A solution has a [H3O+] of 1x 10-5 M. What is the [OH-] of the solution? (5 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

1x10^–9 M

Explanation:

From the question given,

Concentration of hydronium ion, [H3O+] = 1x10^-5 M.

Concentration of Hydroxide ion, [OH-] =..?

The concentration of the hydroxide ion, [OH-] can be obtained as follow:

[H3O+] x [OH-] = 1x10^–14

1x10^-5 M x [OH-] = 1x10^–14

Divide both side by 1x10^-5

[OH-] = 1x10^–14 / 1x10^-5

[OH-] = 1x10^–9 M