Chapter 8.2, Problem 8.9Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The concentration of hydroxide ion in the given hydrochloric acid solution has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The equilibrium constant for water is the product of the hydronium and hydroxide ion concentrations and is called the ion product constant for water.

    $\begin{array}{l}{\text{K}}_{\text{w}}\text{=}{\text{[H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}{\text{][OH}}^{\text{-}}\text{]}\\ \\ {\text{[H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}{\text{][OH}}^{\text{-}}\text{]}\text{=}\text{1}\text{.0}\text{×}{\text{10}}^{\text{-14}}\end{array}$