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![Calculate the OH concentration and pH of a 3.6 x 10-³ M aqueous solution of sodium cyanide, NaCN.
Finally, calculate the CN concentration. (K. (HCN) = 4.9 × 10-10)
[OH-] =
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pH =
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Transcribed Image Text:Calculate the OH concentration and pH of a 3.6 x 10-³ M aqueous solution of sodium cyanide, NaCN.
Finally, calculate the CN concentration. (K. (HCN) = 4.9 × 10-10)
[OH-] =
M
pH =
[CN™]
=
M
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The concentration of the NaCN aqueous solution is given by (C) = 3.610-3 M
The equilibrium constant for the HCN is given by= Ka(HCN) = 4.910-10
We have to calculate the concentration of OH- and CN- and also the pH of the solution.
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