What Is the Hydroxyl Ion (OH⁻) Concentration of a Solution

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the hydroxyl ion (OH⁻) concentration of a solution of pH 8?

• A) 8 M
• B) 8 × 10⁻⁶ M
• C) 10⁻⁸ ᴹ
• D) 10⁻⁶ M

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