What is the hydronium-ion concentration of a 0.0038 M Ba(OH)2 solution? 1.3 x 10-12 M O 7.6 x 10-3 M O 1.0 x 10-7 M O 3.8 x 10-3 M O 2.6 x 10-12 M

Chemistry
10th Edition
ISBN:9781305957404
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Chapter1: Chemical Foundations
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...
icon
Related questions
Question
### Question: 

What is the hydronium-ion concentration of a 0.0038 M Ba(OH)₂ solution?

### Options:

- A) 1.3 × 10⁻¹² M
- B) 7.6 × 10⁻³ M
- C) 1.0 × 10⁻⁷ M
- D) 3.8 × 10⁻³ M
- E) 2.6 × 10⁻¹² M

### Explanation:

In this problem, we need to determine the concentration of hydronium ions (H₃O⁺) in a given solution of barium hydroxide, Ba(OH)₂. Remember, Ba(OH)₂ is a strong base and completely dissociates in an aqueous solution as follows:

\[ \text{Ba(OH)₂} \rightarrow \text{Ba}^{2+} + 2\text{OH}^- \]

For a 0.0038 M Ba(OH)₂ solution:
1. The concentration of OH⁻ ions will be twice the concentration of Ba(OH)₂ because one Ba(OH)₂ produces two OH⁻ ions upon dissociation.
   \[ \text{[OH]⁻} = 2 \times 0.0038 \, M = 0.0076 \, M \]

Using the water dissociation constant:
   \[ K_w = [H₃O⁺][OH]⁻ = 1.0 \times 10^{-14} \, M^{2}\]

We can find the concentration of H₃O⁺:
   \[ [H₃O⁺] = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{0.0076} \approx 1.3 \times 10^{-12} \, M \]

Therefore, the correct answer is:

- **A) 1.3 × 10⁻¹² M**
Transcribed Image Text:### Question: What is the hydronium-ion concentration of a 0.0038 M Ba(OH)₂ solution? ### Options: - A) 1.3 × 10⁻¹² M - B) 7.6 × 10⁻³ M - C) 1.0 × 10⁻⁷ M - D) 3.8 × 10⁻³ M - E) 2.6 × 10⁻¹² M ### Explanation: In this problem, we need to determine the concentration of hydronium ions (H₃O⁺) in a given solution of barium hydroxide, Ba(OH)₂. Remember, Ba(OH)₂ is a strong base and completely dissociates in an aqueous solution as follows: \[ \text{Ba(OH)₂} \rightarrow \text{Ba}^{2+} + 2\text{OH}^- \] For a 0.0038 M Ba(OH)₂ solution: 1. The concentration of OH⁻ ions will be twice the concentration of Ba(OH)₂ because one Ba(OH)₂ produces two OH⁻ ions upon dissociation. \[ \text{[OH]⁻} = 2 \times 0.0038 \, M = 0.0076 \, M \] Using the water dissociation constant: \[ K_w = [H₃O⁺][OH]⁻ = 1.0 \times 10^{-14} \, M^{2}\] We can find the concentration of H₃O⁺: \[ [H₃O⁺] = \frac{1.0 \times 10^{-14}}{0.0076} \approx 1.3 \times 10^{-12} \, M \] Therefore, the correct answer is: - **A) 1.3 × 10⁻¹² M**
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Complexometric Titrations
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305957404
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781259911156
Author:
Raymond Chang Dr., Jason Overby Professor
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305577213
Author:
Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780078021558
Author:
Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079373
Author:
William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind…
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind…
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781118431221
Author:
Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Lisa G. Bullard
Publisher:
WILEY