For each strong base solution, determine [OH–], [H3O+], pH, and pOH. b. 0.0112 M Ba(OH)2
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Determine the concentration of hydroxide ions, [OH^-], from the dissociation of Ba(OH)_2. Since Ba(OH)_2 is a strong base, it dissociates completely in water. Each formula unit of Ba(OH)_2 produces two OH^- ions. Therefore, [OH^-] = 2 \times 0.0112 \, M.
Calculate the concentration of hydronium ions, [H_3O^+], using the relationship between [OH^-] and [H_3O^+]. The product of [OH^-] and [H_3O^+] is equal to the ion product of water, K_w = 1.0 \times 10^{-14} \, at \, 25^\circ C. Use the formula [H_3O^+] = \frac{K_w}{[OH^-]}.
Determine the pOH of the solution using the formula pOH = -\log[OH^-].
Calculate the pH of the solution using the relationship between pH and pOH: pH + pOH = 14.
Summarize the results: [OH^-], [H_3O^+], pH, and pOH for the 0.0112 M Ba(OH)_2 solution.
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Strong Bases
Strong bases are substances that completely dissociate in water to produce hydroxide ions (OH-). Common examples include alkali metal hydroxides and alkaline earth metal hydroxides, such as Ba(OH)2. The concentration of the base directly correlates to the concentration of OH- ions in solution.
pH and pOH are measures of the acidity and basicity of a solution, respectively. pH is calculated as the negative logarithm of the hydronium ion concentration ([H3O+]), while pOH is the negative logarithm of the hydroxide ion concentration ([OH-]). The relationship between pH and pOH is given by the equation pH + pOH = 14 at 25°C.
The ion product of water (Kw) is the equilibrium constant for the self-ionization of water, defined as Kw = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x 10^-14 at 25°C. This relationship allows for the calculation of [H3O+] when [OH-] is known, and vice versa, which is essential for determining pH and pOH in strong base solutions.