What Is the Hydroxide Ion Concentration in an Aqueous Solution

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is the hydroxide ion concentration in an aqueous solution when the hydronium ion concentration equals 1 × 10-10 moles per liter?

• A)The concentration of hydroxide ions is 1 × 10-10 moles per liter.
• B)The concentration of hydroxide ions is 1 × 10-4 moles per liter.
• C)The concentration of hydroxide ions is 1 × 10-2 moles per liter.
• D)The concentration of hydroxide ions is 1 × 10-6 moles per liter.

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