Question

What is the pH of a solution with a 1.50 × 10−9 M hydroxide ion concentration? (4 points) 0.176 5.18 8.82 9.20

Answer 1

5.18

Explanation:

This is a chemistry question. However the solution to the problem is given below:

We'll begin by calculating the pOH of the solution. This can be obtained as follow:

Concentration of Hydroxide ion [OH¯] = 1.5×10¯⁹ M

pOH =?

pOH = –Log [OH¯]

pOH = –Log 1.5×10¯⁹

pOH = 8.82

Finally, we shall determine the pH of the solution. This can be obtained as follow;

pOH = 8.82

pH =?

pH + pOH = 14

pH + 8.82 = 14

Collect like terms

pH = 14 – 8.82

pH = 5.18

Therefore, the pH of the solution is 5.18