What is the pH of a strong base solution whose hydroxide ion concentration is 10⁻² mol/L at 25 °C?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 12
- Step 1: , so . Answer: 12. Why not the others: 2: gives the pOH. 16: adds instead of subtracting. 9: adds to 7.
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