Chapter 15, Problem 120E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of $\text{pH}$ and $\text{pOH}$ for the given solutions are to be calculated. The solutions are to be ranked from the most acidic to the most basic.

Concept introduction: The $\text{pH}$ value of solution is calculated by the formula,

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

The $\text{pOH}$ value of solution is calculated by the formula,

$\text{pH}=-\log \left[{\text{OH}}^{-}\right]$

To determine: The value of $\text{pH}$ and $\text{pOH}$ for the given solutions and rank the solutions from the most acidic to the most basic.