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A solution has a [OH−] of 1 x 10^−11 M. What is the [H3O+] of the solution?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Ionic product of water, Kw


Kw = [OH {}^( - ) ][H _(3) O {}^( + ) ] \\ 1.0 * {10}^( - 14) = (1 * {10}^( - 11) )[H _(3) O {}^( + ) ] \\ [H _(3) O {}^( + ) ] = \frac{(1.0 * {10}^( - 14)) }{(1 * 10 {}^( - 11)) } \\ ][H _(3) O {}^( + ) ] = 0.001 \: M

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