JAMB Chemistry 2008 Question 18

Question 18

Acids, Bases and Salts

What is the pH of a 0.001 mol dm−3 solution of sodium hydroxide?

  1. A.14
  2. B.13
  3. C.12
  4. D.11
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Answer: D (11)

Explanation

[OH−] = 10−3, so pOH = 3 and pH = 14 − 3 = 11.