The ph of a saturated solution of Ca(OH)2 is 12.35
CALCULATION:
For the reaction
Ca(OH)2 → Ca2+ + 2OH-
we will use the Ksp expression to solve for the concentration [OH-] and then use the acid base concepts to get the pH:
Ksp = [Ca2+][OH-]^2
The listed Ksp value is 5.5 x 10^-6. Substituting this to the Ksp expression, we have
Ksp = 5.5 x 10^-6 = (s) (2s)^2 = 4s^3
s3 = 5.5x10^-6 / 4
Taking the cube root, we now have
s = cube root of (5.5x10^-6 / 4)s
= 0.01112
We know that the value of [OH-] is actually equal to 2s:
[OH-] = 2s = 2 * 0.01112 = 0.02224 M
We can now calculate for pOH:
pOH = - log [OH-]
= -log(0.02224)
= 1.65
Therefore, the pH is
pH = 14 - pOH
= 14 - 1.65
= 12.35
Answer:
C). Electronegativity.
Explanation:
'Electronegativity' is described as the tendency or a measure of the ability of an atom or molecule to attract electrons that leads to the formation of chemical bonds. It is denoted by 'χ', a Greek letter. The elements like Fluorine having a very high rate of electronegativity, its atom would attract the electrons more strongly while the elements with lesser electronegativity like Cesium would possess a lesser tendency to attract electrons towards it in order to form a bond. Thus, <u>option C</u> is the correct answer.
