Chemistry (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0078021529
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-152-7

Chapter 16 - Questions and Problems - Page 771: 16.24

Answer

$[H_3O^+] = 1.61 \times 10^{- 14}M$

Work Step by Step

1. Since NaOH is a strong base: $[OH^-] = [NaOH] = 0.62M$ 2. Calculate [$H_3O^+$] using $[OH^-]$ $[OH^-] * [H_3O^+] = Kw = 10^{-14}$ $ 0.62 * [H_3O^+] = 10^{-14}$ $[H_3O^+] = \frac{10^{-14}}{ 0.62}$ $[H_3O^+] = 1.61 \times 10^{- 14}$
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