Calcium hydroxide, also known as slaked lime, is used in industrial processes in which low concentrations of base are required. Only 0.16 g of Ca(OH)2 dissolves in 100 mL of water at 25°C. What is the concentration of hydroxide ions in 450 mL of a solution containing the maximum amount of dissolved calcium hydroxide?

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Calcium hydroxide, also known as slaked lime, is used in industrial processes in which low concentrations of base are required. Only 0.16 g of Ca(OH)2 dissolves in 100 mL of water at 25°C. What is the concentration of hydroxide ions in 450 mL of a solution containing the maximum amount of dissolved calcium hydroxide? 

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