KOH, also known as Lye, is used in the production of bagels because to get a brown crispy crust, the dough is soaked in a basic solution. You soak your bagel in a 0.020 M potassium hydroxide solution.  (Assume your [OH-] = 0.020M)

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  • KOH, also known as Lye, is used in the production of bagels because to get a brown crispy crust, the dough is soaked in a basic solution. You soak your bagel in a 0.020 M potassium hydroxide solution.  (Assume your [OH-] = 0.020M)

 

 

 

  • What is the pOH of the solution? 
  • What is the pH of the solution? 
  • What is the concentration of [H+] ions in the solution?
  • Is the solution acidic, basic, or neutral?

 




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