Chapter 14.7, Problem 14.14P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A Solution which is prepared by dissolving $\text{0}\text{.25g}$ of $\text{BaO}$ in sufficient water to make $\text{0}\text{.500L}$ of solution. The $\text{pH}$ of this solution has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

$\text{pH}$ is an logarithmic expression to express whether a solution is acidic, basic or neutral.  $\text{pH}$ scale has values between 1-14 and on which 7 is neutral, below 7 values are more acidic in nature and above 7 values are more basic in nature.

$\text{pH + pOH= 14}$

$\text{pH = -log}\left[{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}\right]$

$\left[{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}\right]{\text{= antilog(-pH) =10}}^{\text{-pH}}$