Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Strong Bases
Strong bases are substances that completely dissociate in water to produce hydroxide ions (OH-). Common examples include alkali metal hydroxides and alkaline earth metal hydroxides, such as calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). The concentration of the base directly affects the concentration of OH- ions in solution.
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pH and pOH Calculations
pH and pOH are measures of the acidity and basicity of a solution, respectively. pH is calculated as the negative logarithm of the hydronium ion concentration ([H3O+]), while pOH is the negative logarithm of the hydroxide ion concentration ([OH-]). The relationship between pH and pOH is given by the equation pH + pOH = 14 at 25°C.
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Ion Product of Water
The ion product of water (Kw) is the equilibrium constant for the self-ionization of water, defined as Kw = [H3O+][OH-] = 1.0 x 10^-14 at 25°C. This relationship allows for the calculation of [H3O+] from [OH-] and vice versa, which is essential for determining the pH and pOH of a solution when the concentration of a strong base is known.
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