A solution has a [OH-] of 1.43x10-9. What is the pH of this solution? a. 5.2 b. 8.8 C. 9.1 d. 4.9

Radu Gheorghiu asked Apr 7, 2022

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A solution has a [OH-] of 1.43x10-9. What is the pH of this solution?

a. 5.2
b. 8.8
C. 9.1
d. 4.9

Radu Gheorghiu asked Apr 7, 2022

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Answer:

a. 5.2

Step-by-step explanation:

pOH = -log(1.43 x 10^-9) = 8.845

pH = 14 - pOH = 14 - 8.845 = 5.155 ≈ 5.2

Jan Hudec answered Apr 13, 2022

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