Which of these has a higher hydrogen ion concentration? *

Solution A: POH 8.9

Solution B: POH 5.5

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Chemistry

Essence Hinton

19 July, 11:32

Which of these has a higher hydrogen ion concentration? *

Solution A: POH 8.9

Solution B: POH 5.5

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Leonardo Raymond · Answer 1

pOH = 8.9

Explanation:

pOH+pH = 14

pH = 14 - pOH

pOH = 8.9, pH=14-8.9 = 5.1

pOH = 5.5, pH=14-5.5 = 8.5

Than less pH, than more H + ion concentration.

pH=5.1
pH=5.1 is more acidic solution

pH=5.1 or pOH=8.9 has a higher H + concentration.

Which of these has a higher hydrogen ion concentration? *Solution A: POH 8.9Solution B: POH 5.5

Which of these has a higher hydrogen ion concentration? *

Solution A: POH 8.9

Solution B: POH 5.5