Calculate the pH of 2.6 × 10^-2 M KOH. A)12.41 B)15.59 C)2.06 D)7.00 E)1.59

Name: Calculate the pH of 2.6 × 10 -2 M KOH. A)12.41 B)15.59 C)2.06 D)7.00 E)1.59
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KOH is a strong base and dissociates completely in water. The concentration of OH⁻ ions is 2.6 × 10⁻² M. The pOH is calculated as -log(2.6 × 10⁻²) = 1.59. The pH is then 14 - pOH = 12.41.

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