Question

What is the [H30+] in a solution with (OH) = 1.0 x 10-12 M?

Answer 1

Answer:

Concentration of hydronium ion, H3O+ is 1x10^-2 M

Explanation:

The following data were obtained from the question:

Concentration of Hydroxide ion, [OH-] = 1.0x10^-12 M

Concentration of hydronium ion, [H3O+] =?

Next, we shall determine the pOH of the solution. This is illustrated below below:

pOH = - Log [OH-]

pOH = - Log 1.0x10^-12

pOH = 12

Next, we shall determine the pH of the solution.

pH + pOH = 14

pOH = 12

pH + 12 = 14

Collect like terms

pH = 14 - 12

pH = 2

Finally, we shall determine the Concentration of hydronium ion, [H3O+] as follow:

pH = - log [H3O+]

pH = 2

2 = - log [H3O+]

- 2 = log [H3O+]

[H3O+] = Antilog (-2)

[H3O+] = 0.01M = 1x10^-2 M