What is the pH of a solution of the strong base NaOH?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 12
- Step 1: Sodium hydroxide () is a strong electrolyte that dissociates completely in aqueous solution: .
- Step 2: Calculate the using the negative logarithm of hydroxide ion concentration: .
- Step 3: At , . Subtract to determine the : .
Answer
12.
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