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A solution of ammonia has a ph of 11.8. What is the concentration of OH- ions in the solution?

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Answer: The concentration of
OH^- ions in the solution is 0.0063 M

Step-by-step explanation:

pH or pOH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

pOH is calculated by taking negative logarithm of hydroxide ion concentration.


pOH=-\log [OH^-]


pH+pOH=14


11.8+pOH=14


pOH=2.2

Putting in the values:


2.2=-\log[OH^-]


[OH^-]= 0.0063 M

Thus the concentration of
OH^- ions in the solution is 0.0063 M

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