Determine the pOH of a 0.741 M LiOH solution at 25°C.
A) 0.130
B) 13.87
C) 0.741
D) 13.26
E) 1.48

Name: Determine the pOH of a 0.741 M LiOH solution at 25°C. A) 0.130 B) 13.87 C) 0.741 D) 13.26 E) 1.48
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pOH is calculated using the formula pOH = -log[OH-], where [OH-] is the concentration of hydroxide ions. Since LiOH is a strong base, it dissociates completely in water, meaning [OH-] = 0.741 M. Thus, pOH = -log(0.741) ≈ 0.130.

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