What is the pOH in a solution that has pH=11.39?

1 Answer
Apr 6, 2018

#pOH=2.61#

Explanation:

Assuming this was done under standard conditions we can use the relationship between #pH# and #pOH#

#pOH+ pH=14# this is true for 25 degrees Celcius.

Then it is just a matter of substitution to find one of them giving we know the other:

#11.39 + pOH=14#

#pOH=2.61#