Consider Two Separate Solutions of Equal Concentration

question 78

Multiple Choice

Consider two separate solutions of equal concentration. The first solution contains sodium hydroxide, and the second solution contains barium hydroxide. Which solution has the lower pH?

• A) The barium hydroxide solution.
• B) The sodium hydroxide solution.
• C) We need to know the concentrations to answer this question.
• D) The pH's of the two solutions are equal.
• E) We need to know the volumes to answer this question.

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