Calculate [OH-] given [H3O+] in each aqueous solution and classify the solution as acidic or basic. [H3O+] = 2.6 x 10-8 M

To calculate the [OH-] in the solution we must first find the pOH

That's

pH + pOH = 14

pOH = 14 - pH

First to find the pH we use the formula

From the question

[H3O+]= 2.6 × 10^-8 M

pH = - log 2.6 × 10^-8

pH = 7.6

pH = 8

So we pOH is

pOH = 14 - 8 = 6

To find the [OH-] we use the formula

6 = - log [OH-]

Find antilog of both sides

The solution is slightly basic since it's pH is in the basic region and slightly above the neutral point 7

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