Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Cumulative Problems - Page 750: 140a

Answer

$pH = 12.90$

Work Step by Step

1. Since these are 2 strong bases, determine the concentration given by each one $[OH^-]_{KOH} = [KOH] = 0.050M$ $[OH^-]_{Ba(OH)_2} = [Ba(OH)_2] * 2 = 0.015M * 2 = 0.030M$ 2. Sum these numbers: $0.050M + 0.030M = 0.080M$ 3. Now, calculate the pH: $pOH = -log[OH^-]$ $pOH = -log( 0.080)$ $pOH = 1.10$ $pH + pOH = 14$ $pH + 1.10 = 14$ $pH = 12.90$
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