Answer:
[H⁺] = 0.02 M
[OH⁻] = 5 × 10⁻¹³ M
Step-by-step explanation:
H₂SO₄ also known as sulfuric acid, is a very strong acid. This means that it dissociates completely in water to form hydronium ions and sulfate ions.
H₂SO₄ ⇌ 2 H⁺ + SO₄²⁻
Because it dissociates completely in water, the concentration of H₂SO₄ is also the concentration of H⁺. So,
[H⁺] = 2(0.01) = 0.02 M
To find the [OH⁻] concentration, use the formula for the autoionization constant of water.
[H₃O⁺][OH⁻] = 1.0 × 10⁻¹⁴
[0.02 M][OH⁻] = 1.0 × 10⁻¹⁴
[OH⁻] = 1.0 × 10⁻¹⁴ ÷ 0.02
[OH⁻] = 5 × 10⁻¹³ M
In 0.01 M H₂SO₄, the H⁺ concentration is 0.02 M and the OH⁻ concentration is 5 × 10⁻¹³ M.
Hope that helps.