<u>Answer:</u> The concentration of hydroxide ions in the strong base solution is 0.625 M
<u>Explanation:</u>
To calculate the molarity of solution, we use the equation:
.......(1)
<u>For sulfuric acid:</u>
Molarity of solution = 0.250 M
Volume of solution = (30.00 - 5.00) mL = 25.00 mL
Putting values in equation 1, we get:
1 mole of sulfuric acid produces 2 moles of hydrogen ions and 1 mole of sulfate ions
Moles of hydrogen ions =
<u>At pH = 7</u>
Moles of hydrogen ions = Moles of hydroxide ions = 0.0125 moles
Now, calculating the hydroxide ions in the base solution by using equation 1, we get:
Moles of hydroxide ions = 0.0125 moles
Volume of base solution = 20.0 mL
Putting values in equation 1, we get:
Hence, the concentration of hydroxide ions in the strong base solution is 0.625 M