In a basic solution at 25^$\circ$C, A) [H₃O⁺] 1.0 × 10^-7. B) [H₃O⁺] [OH^-]. C) [OH^-] 1.0 × 10^-7. D) [H₃O⁺][OH^-] 1.0 × 10^-14. E) [H₃O⁺][OH^-]

Question

In a basic solution at 25^$\circ$C, A) [H₃O⁺] > 1.0 × 10^-7. B) [H₃O⁺] > [OH^-]. C) [OH^-] > 1.0 × 10^-7. D) [H₃O⁺][OH^-] > 1.0 × 10^-14. E) [H₃O⁺][OH^-] < 1.0 × 10^-14.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a basic solution, [OH-] > [H+], therefore [OH-][H+] > [H+]^2. The given expression [OH^-] can be simplified to [OH-]. Likewise, [H₃O⁺] can be simplified to [H+]. So, the given expression becomes [OH-] > [H+] which is exactly option C.

In a Basic Solution at 25 ∘\circ∘ C, A) [H3O+] > 1

In a Basic Solution at 25^$\circ$C,
A) [H₃O⁺] > 1