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When the[H+] in a solution is 1.7 x 10 9 M, what is the poH

When the[H+] in a solution is 1.7 x 10 9 M, what is the poH-example-1
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First we calculate the pH of the solution [H⁺]:

pH = - log [H⁺]

pH = - log [ 1.7 x 10⁻⁹]

pH = 8.769

pH + pOH = 14

8.769 + pOH = 14

pOH = 14 - 8.769

pOH = 5.231

hope this helps!
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