The Concentration of H₃O⁺ in a Solution Is 5 ×

question 92

Multiple Choice

The concentration of H₃O⁺ in a solution is 5 × 10^-4 M at 25°C.What is its hydroxide-ion concentration? (K_w = 1.01 × 10^-14)

• A) 5 × 10^-4 M
• B) 2 × 10^-10 M
• C) 3 × 10^-10 M
• D) 4 × 10^-10 M
• E) 2 × 10^-11 M

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