Chapter 17, Problem 13PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The hydroxide ion concentration of a solution having $\text{pOH}=11.5$ is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The $\text{pH}$ scale tells about the strength of an acid and a base. It measures the concentration of the hydroxide ions. There is an inverse relation between the $\text{pOH}$ value and the concentration of the hydroxide ion. Higher the concentration of hydroxide ions, lesser the value of $\text{pOH}$.