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What is the pH of a solution that has a hydroxide ion concentration of 1.0×10−9 M?

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Answer:


\boxed{\text{pH = 5.00}}

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1. Calculate the pOH

pOH =-log[OH⁻]

pOH =-log(1.0 × 10⁻⁹)

pOH = 9.00

Step 2. Calculate the pH

pH + pOH = 14.00

pH + 9.00 = 14.00


\boxed{\textbf{pH = 5.00}}

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