Answer:
A solution with a pOH of 4.3 has a [H+] of 2*10⁻¹⁰ M.
Step-by-step explanation:
The pOH (or potential OH) is a measure of the basicity or alkalinity of a solution.
pOH indicates the concentration of hydroxyl ions [OH-] present in a solution. It is defined as the negative logarithm of the activity of hydroxide ions. That is, the concentration of OH- ions:
pOH= -log [OH-]
On the other hand, pH is also a measure of the basicity or alkalinity of a solution. POH is an indicator that is related to pH by:
pOH + pH= 14
So, if the solution has a pOH equal to 4.3, the pH is calculated by:
4.3 + pH= 14
pH= 14 - 4.3
pH= 9.7
The pH is defined as the logarithm of the concentration of H+ ions, with the sign changed:
pH= -log [H+]
So, in this case:
9.7= - log[H+]
Solving
[H+]= 2*10⁻¹⁰ M
A solution with a pOH of 4.3 has a [H+] of 2*10⁻¹⁰ M.