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Calculate the value of [H3O+] from the given [OH−] and label the solution as acidic or basic.
- a. 10−2 M
- b. 4.0 × 10−8 M
- c. 6.2 × 10−7 M
- d. 8.5 × 10−13 M
(a)
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
The ion-product constant for water
The value of
For a solution to be acidic,
For a solution to be basic,
Answer to Problem 8.71AP
The value of
The solution is basic.
Explanation of Solution
Given,
The concentration of
The value of
The solution is said to be basic, since
(b)
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
Answer to Problem 8.71AP
The value of
The solution is acidic.
Explanation of Solution
Given,
The concentration of
The value of
The solution is said to be acidic, since
(c)
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
Answer to Problem 8.71AP
The value of
The solution is said to be basic.
Explanation of Solution
Given,
The concentration of
The value of
The solution is said to be basic, since
(d)
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
Answer to Problem 8.71AP
The value of
The solution is acidic.
Explanation of Solution
Given,
The concentration of
The value of
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