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pH Problem
« on: February 20, 2005, 01:04:20 AM »
Saludos,

      I'm having problems starting this problem,

Calculate the pH of an aqueous solution that is 3.00% KOH, by mass, and has a density of 1.0242 g/mL.

Do they mean that 3.00% of solution's mass is KOH?

and how do utilize the density?

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Re:pH Problem
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2005, 01:12:53 AM »
Yes it means, 3.00% of solution's mass is KOH.

Assume a liter of solution and start from there.
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Re:pH Problem
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2005, 01:22:53 AM »
Yes it means, 3.00% of solution's mass is KOH.

Assume a liter of solution and start from there.

Saludos Mitch,

       I got it, thanks for the tip. pH = 13.74.

Edher

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