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An aqueous solution at [tex]25^{\circ} C[/tex] has a hydronium ion concentration of [tex]9.7 \times 10^{-5} M[/tex]. What is the hydroxide ion concentration of the solution?

Select the correct answer below:

A. [tex]9.7 \times 10^{-19} M[/tex]
B. [tex]9.7 \times 10^{-12} M[/tex]
C. [tex]1.0 \times 10^{-10} M[/tex]
D. [tex]1.0 \times 10^{-3} M[/tex]


Sagot :

To find the hydroxide ion concentration in an aqueous solution at [tex]\(25^{\circ} C\)[/tex] with a given hydronium ion concentration, we can use the relationship between hydronium ions [tex]\([\text{H}_3\text{O}^+]\)[/tex], hydroxide ions [tex]\([\text{OH}^-]\)[/tex], and the ionic product of water [tex]\(K_w\)[/tex], which is constant at [tex]\(25^{\circ} C\)[/tex].

The ionic product of water [tex]\(K_w\)[/tex] at [tex]\(25^{\circ} C\)[/tex] is given by:
[tex]\[ K_w = [\text{H}_3\text{O}^+][\text{OH}^-] = 1.0 \times 10^{-14} \, \text{M}^2 \][/tex]

Given the hydronium ion concentration [tex]\([\text{H}_3\text{O}^+]\)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[ [\text{H}_3\text{O}^+] = 9.7 \times 10^{-5} \, \text{M} \][/tex]

We need to find the hydroxide ion concentration [tex]\([\text{OH}^-]\)[/tex].

Rearrange the [tex]\(K_w\)[/tex] expression to solve for [tex]\([\text{OH}^-]\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ [\text{OH}^-] = \frac{K_w}{[\text{H}_3\text{O}^+]} \][/tex]

Substitute the given values into the equation:
[tex]\[ [\text{OH}^-] = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{9.7 \times 10^{-5}} \][/tex]

Calculate the result:
[tex]\[ [\text{OH}^-] \approx 1.0309278350515464 \times 10^{-10} \, \text{M} \][/tex]

Thus, the hydroxide ion concentration of the solution is approximately:
[tex]\[ [\text{OH}^-] \approx 1.0 \times 10^{-10} \, \text{M} \][/tex]

Therefore, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{1.0 \times 10^{-10} \, M} \][/tex]