Question

If the hydrogen ion concentration, [H+], in a solution is 4.59 x 10-6 M, what is [OH-]?

Answer 1

2.18x10^-9 M

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question given,

Hydrogen ion concentration, [H+] = 4.59x10^-6 M

Hydroxide ion, [OH-] =?

The hydroxide ion concentration, [OH-] in the solution can be obtained as follow:

[H+] x [OH-] = 1x10^-14

4.59x10^-6 x [OH-] = 1x10^-14

Divide both side by 4.59x10^-6

[OH-] = 1x10^-14 / 4.59x10^-6

[OH-] = 2.18x10^-9 M