If [H+] = 1.0x10-4 moles per liter let's calculate the hydroxide ion concentration, [OH-].


First Step:

Substitute the hydrogen ion concentration in the equation:

[H+][OH-] = 10-14

[1.0x10-4][OH-] = 10-14

Second Step:

Solve for [OH-]:

[OH-] = 1.0x10-14 / 1.0x10-4

[OH-] = 1.0x10-10 moles / liter


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