Answer:
Option C. 11
Explanation:
We'll begin by calculating the concentration of the hydroxide ion [OH¯] in the solution. This can be obtained as follow:
In solution, KOH will dissociate as follow:
KOH (aq) <=> K⁺(aq) + OH¯(aq)
From the balanced equation above,
1 mole of KOH reacted to produce 1 mole of OH¯.
Therefore, 1×10¯³ M KOH will also react to produce 1×10¯³ M OH¯.
Thus, the concentration of hydroxide ion [OH¯] in the solution is 1×10¯³ M
Next, we shall determine the pOH of the solution. This can be obtained as follow:
Concentration of hydroxide ion [OH¯] = 1×10¯³ M
pOH =?
pOH = –Log [OH¯]
pOH = –Log 1×10¯³
pOH = 3
Finally, we shall determine the pH of the solution. This can be obtained as follow:
pOH = 3
pH =?
pH + pOH = 14
pH + 3 = 14
Collect like terms
pH = 14 – 3
pH = 11
