Question

In a certain acidic solution at 25 ∘c, [h+] is 100 times greater than [oh −]. what is the value for [oh −] for the solution? in a certain acidic solution at 25 , [] is 100 times greater than [ ]. what is the value for [ ] for the solution? 1.0×10−8 m 1.0×10−7 m 1.0×10−6 m 1.0×10−2 m 1.0×10−9 m

Answer 1

Answer:

1.0 x 10⁻⁸ M.

Explanation:

∵ [H⁺][OH⁻] = 10⁻¹⁴.

∵ [H⁺] = 100 [OH⁻].

∴ 100 [OH⁻][OH⁻] = 10⁻¹⁴.

∴ 100 [OH⁻]² = 10⁻¹⁴.

[OH⁻]² = 10⁻¹⁴/ 100 = 1.0 x 10⁻¹⁶.

∴ [OH⁻] = √(1.0 x 10⁻¹⁶) = 1.0 x 10⁻⁸ M.