What is the [OH] of a 4.0×104 M solution of Ca(OH2)?

1 Answer
Apr 7, 2017

[HO]=8.0×104molL1............

Explanation:

Calcium hydroxide speciates in aqueous solution according to the following reaction:

Ca(OH)2(s)H2OCa2++2HO

If the the concentration is 4.0×104molL1 with respect to Ca2+, stoichiometry, i.e. the composition of the salt, demands the solution is TWICE this concentrated with respect to OH.

And thus [HO]=2×[Ca2+]=2×4.0×104molL1=??molL1.

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