Question

What would the hydroxide ion concentration be if the hydrogen ion concentration was 1 x 10-3 M?

Answer 1

1 x 10⁻¹¹ M

Step-by-step explanation:

(Step 1)

Determine the pH.

pH = -log[H⁺]

pH = -log[1 x 10⁻³ M]

pH = 3

(Step 2)

Determine the pOH.

pH + pOH = 14

3 + pOH = 14

pOH = 11

(Step 3)

Determine the hydroxide (OH⁻) concentration.

[OH⁻] = 10^-pOH

[OH⁻] = 10⁻¹¹

[OH⁻] = 1 x 10⁻¹¹ M