Question

Which of the following solutions is acidic? [H3O+] = 1.0 x 10-10 M [H3O+] < 1.0 x 10-7 M [OH-] = 1.0 x 10-10 M [OH-] = 1.0 x 10-7 M [OH-] > 1.0 x 10-7 M

Answer 1

Answer:

[OH-] = 1.0 x 10-10 M

Explanation:

The acidity of a solution can be determined directly from the concentration of the hydrogen ions and indirectly from the concentrations of the hydroxide ions.

Generally, for a neutral solution we have;

[H3O+] = [OH-] = 1.0 x 10-7 M

For an acidic solution;

[H3O+] > 1.0 x 10-7 M

[OH-] < 1.0 x 10-7 M

Comparing the options the correct option is;

[OH-] = 1.0 x 10-10 M