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  • 16-05-2016
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Determine the pH of a 5x10^-4 M solution of Ca(OH)2

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Willchemistry
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  • 22-05-2016
Ca(OH)₂ ==> Ca²⁺ + 2 OH-   

Ca(OH)
₂ is strong Bases

Therefore,  the [OH-] equals 5 x 10⁻⁴ M. For every Ca(OH)₂ you produce 2 OH⁻.

pOH = - log[ OH⁻]

pOH = - log [ 5 x 10⁻⁴ ]

pOH = 3.30

pH + pOH = 14

pH + 3.30 = 14

pH = 14 - 3.30

pH = 10.7

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