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Post-UTME Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 11 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A sample of orange juice is found to have a pH of 3.80. Which is the concentration of hydroxide ion in the juice?

  • A. 1.6 x 10^-4
  • B. 6.3 x 10^-11Correct
  • C. 6.3 x 10^-4
  • D. 1.6 x 10^-11

Explanation

pOH = 14-3.80 = 10.20. [OH-] = 10^-10.20 = 6.3 x 10^-11 mol/dm^3.

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