Question:

What is the pH of a \(10^{-4}\ \mathrm{M\ OH^-}\) solution at 330 K, if \(K_w\) at 330 K is \(10^{-13.6}\) ?

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Find \([H^+]\) from \(K_w = [H^+][OH^-]\) at 330 K, then take \(-\log\).
Updated On: Oct 31, 2026
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  • 9.0
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  • 9.6
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

\([OH^-] = 10^{-4}\) M and \(K_w = 10^{-13.6}\) at 330 K.
\([H^+] = \frac{K_w}{[OH^-]} = \frac{10^{-13.6}}{10^{-4}} = 10^{-9.6}\) M.
\(\mathrm{pH} = -\log[H^+] = 9.6\).
(Do not use pH = 14 - pOH = 10, because \(pK_w = 13.6\) here, not 14.)
Answer: (4) 9.6
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