Calculate the concentration of OH^⁻ in a solution that contains 3.9 × 10^-4 M H₃O⁺ at 25°C.Identify the solution as acidic,basic or neutral. A)2.6 × 10^-11 M,acidic B)2.6 × 10^-11 M,basic C)3.9 × 10^-4 M,neutral D)2.7 × 10^-2 M,basic E)2.7 × 10^-2 M,acidic

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The concentration of OH⁻ can be calculated using the ion product of water, Kw = [H₃O⁺][OH⁻] = 1.0 × 10⁻¹⁴ at 25°C. Solving for [OH⁻] gives 2.6 × 10⁻¹¹ M. Since [H₃O⁺] > [OH⁻], the solution is acidic.

Calculate the Concentration of OH⁻ in a Solution That Contains

Calculate the Concentration of OH^⁻ in a Solution That Contains