Answer:
Are basic:
[OH⁻] = 3.13x10⁻⁷M and [H₃O⁺] = 9.55x10⁻⁹M
Explanation:
A solution is basic when pH = - log [H₃O⁺] is higher than 7.
It is possible to convert [OH⁻] to [H₃O⁺] using:
[H₃O⁺] = 1x10⁻¹⁴ / [OH⁻]
a. [OH⁻] = 3.13x10⁻⁷M
[H₃O⁺] = 1x10⁻¹⁴ / [3.13x10⁻⁷M]
[H₃O⁺] = 3.19x10⁻⁸M
pH = - log [H₃O⁺] = 7.50
[OH⁻] = 3.13x10⁻⁷M is basic
b. pH = -log [H₃O⁺] = - log 0.000747M = 3.13.
This solution is not basic
c. [H₃O⁺] = 9.55x10⁻⁹M
pH = 8.02
This solution is also basic.
We can predict the order of the elements given above according from the highest to lowest first ionization energies by using the trends in a periodic table. For elements in a family, the ionization energy decreases as it goes down. Therefore, the correct order would be Be, Mg, Ca, Sr.
A mole<span> is a unit of measurement. One </span>mole<span> equals 6 x 10^23 atoms/molecules/whatever. So take the </span>molecular mass<span> of elemental </span>oxygen<span> - 16 grams per </span>mole<span>. ... 1 </span>mole<span> elemental </span>oxygen<span>(16 grams O/1 </span>mole<span>) = 16 grams.</span>
