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Interpretation:
The values of pOH,
Concept introduction:
The pH of a solution can be determined by taking the negative logarithm of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. The pOH of a solution can be determined by taking the negative logarithm of the concentration of
Answer to Problem 57E
The values of pOH,
Explanation of Solution
The pH of a
The value of pOH is calculated by the formula given below.
Substitute the value of pH in the above equation.
Therefore, the value of pOH of the solution is equal to
The concentration of
Substitute the value of pH in the above expression.
Therefore, the value of concentration of
The value of ionic product of water
Rearrange the above equation to obtain the value of
Substitute the values of
Therefore, the value of concentration of
The value of pOH of
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