Question

What is the pH of a solution with an OH- ion concentration of

Answer 1

Answer:

10.1 M

Explanation:

Applying,

pH = -log(H⁺).................... Equation 1

But,

[H⁺][OH⁻] = 1×10⁻¹⁴................ Equation 2

Where [H⁺] = Hydrogen ion concentration, [OH⁻] = Hydroxyl ion concentration.

From the question,

Given: [OH⁻] = 1.25×10⁻⁴ M

Substitute into equation 2

[H⁺][1.25×10⁻⁴] = 1×10⁻¹⁴

[H⁺] = 1×10⁻¹⁴/1.25×10⁻⁴

[H⁺] = 0.8×10⁻¹⁰ M

[H⁺] = 8×10⁻¹¹ M

Also, Substitute the value of [H⁺] into equation 1

pH = -log[8×10⁻¹¹]

pH = 10.1 M