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**Problem: Calculating the [H₃O⁺] of an Aqueous Solution**

Calculate the [H₃O⁺] of an aqueous solution of vinegar with [OH⁻] = 1.0 x 10⁻¹¹ M.

**Given:** 
\[ K_w = [H₃O⁺][OH⁻] = 1.0 \times 10^{-14} \]

**Options:**

- A) 1.0 x 10⁻¹¹ M
- B) 1.0 x 10⁻³ M
- C) 1.0 x 10⁻²⁵ M
- D) 1.0 x 10³ M

**Explanation:**

To find the concentration of hydronium ions \([H₃O⁺]\) in the solution, use the ion product constant of water \((K_w)\). The equation is:
\[ K_w = [H₃O⁺][OH⁻] \]

Rearranging for \([H₃O⁺]\):
\[ [H₃O⁺] = \frac{K_w}{[OH⁻]} \]

Substitute the given values:
\[ [H₃O⁺] = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{1.0 \times 10^{-11}} \]

Calculation yields:
\[ [H₃O⁺] = 1.0 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{M} \]

**Correct Answer: B) 1.0 x 10⁻³ M**
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem: Calculating the [H₃O⁺] of an Aqueous Solution** Calculate the [H₃O⁺] of an aqueous solution of vinegar with [OH⁻] = 1.0 x 10⁻¹¹ M. **Given:** \[ K_w = [H₃O⁺][OH⁻] = 1.0 \times 10^{-14} \] **Options:** - A) 1.0 x 10⁻¹¹ M - B) 1.0 x 10⁻³ M - C) 1.0 x 10⁻²⁵ M - D) 1.0 x 10³ M **Explanation:** To find the concentration of hydronium ions \([H₃O⁺]\) in the solution, use the ion product constant of water \((K_w)\). The equation is: \[ K_w = [H₃O⁺][OH⁻] \] Rearranging for \([H₃O⁺]\): \[ [H₃O⁺] = \frac{K_w}{[OH⁻]} \] Substitute the given values: \[ [H₃O⁺] = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{1.0 \times 10^{-11}} \] Calculation yields: \[ [H₃O⁺] = 1.0 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{M} \] **Correct Answer: B) 1.0 x 10⁻³ M**
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