Chapter 15, Problem 15.97QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The hydroxide ion concentration from the given $\text{pH}$ of the apple cider has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

$\text{pH}$ is an logarithmic expression to express a solution is acidic, basic or neutral.  $\text{pH}$ scale lies 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.

The $\text{pOH}$ is equal to ${\text{-log}}_{\text{10}}\text{c}$

Where, c is hydroxide ion concentration in moles per liter.

The sum of $\text{pH}$ and $\text{pOH}$ of a solution is $\text{pH}+\text{pOH}=14$