How do I calculate the pH of 0.0050M NaOH ?
I understand how to do it when there is H in the substance, however this I am not sure about.
I thought that I could replace the H with Na, is that wrong ?
All help greatly appreciated,
xxx
I understand how to do it when there is H in the substance, however this I am not sure about.
I thought that I could replace the H with Na, is that wrong ?
All help greatly appreciated,
xxx
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NaOH is a strong base, meaning it will dissociate completely in aqueous solution.
You're familiar with pH = -log[H+] for acids
However, for bases, it's: pOH = -log[OH-]
To convert from pOH to pH, use:
pH = 14 - pOH
Hence.
[OH-] = 0.0050 M
pOH = -log(0.0050) = 2.30
pH = 14 - 2.30 = 11.7 ~ 12
[EDIT] You can't replace the H with Na. Don't do that in any other questions please.
You're familiar with pH = -log[H+] for acids
However, for bases, it's: pOH = -log[OH-]
To convert from pOH to pH, use:
pH = 14 - pOH
Hence.
[OH-] = 0.0050 M
pOH = -log(0.0050) = 2.30
pH = 14 - 2.30 = 11.7 ~ 12
[EDIT] You can't replace the H with Na. Don't do that in any other questions please.
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NaOH <-----------> Na+ + OH-
1:1
Conc = 0.005M = 5 x 10^-3M
Kw = KaKb
p[H2O] = p[H+] + p[OH-]
Calculate p[OH-] first noting that p[H2O] = 14:
p[OH] = -log[OH] = -log[5 x 10^-3] = -0.6990 + 3 = 2.30103
Thus, p[H] = 14 - 2.30103 = 11.6990
pH = 11.7//
1:1
Conc = 0.005M = 5 x 10^-3M
Kw = KaKb
p[H2O] = p[H+] + p[OH-]
Calculate p[OH-] first noting that p[H2O] = 14:
p[OH] = -log[OH] = -log[5 x 10^-3] = -0.6990 + 3 = 2.30103
Thus, p[H] = 14 - 2.30103 = 11.6990
pH = 11.7//