Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Exercises - Questions - Page 520: 25

Answer

pOH of a solution is the negative logarithm of concentration of hydroxide ions. Specifically, the pOH value is a measurement of alkalinity. A change of 2 pOH units signify a 100-fold change in hydroxide ion concentration.

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pOH of a solution is the negative logarithm of concentration of hydroxide ions. Specifically, the pOH value is a measurement of alkalinity. A change of 2 pOH units signify a 100-fold change in hydroxide ion concentration.
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