Question

Assuming equal concentrations, rank these solutions by ph.? assuming equal concentrations, rank these solutions by ph. koh (aq hcn(aq

Answer 1

I remember coming across this question and the options were:
KOH, HCN, NH₃, HI, Sr(OH)₂

Now, a substance with a low pH is one that dissociates completely in water to release hydrogen ions, while basic substances dissociate completely to release hydroxide ions. Therefore, in the order of increasing pH:
HI, HCN, NH₃, Sr(OH)₂, KOH