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  • Calculating pH from Hydroxide Ion Concentration: A Step-by-Step Guide
    To determine the pH of a solution with a hydroxide ion concentration of 4, we can use the formula:

    $$pH = 14 - pOH$$

    Where pOH is the negative logarithm of the hydroxide ion concentration:

    $$pOH = -\log[OH^-]$$

    Given [OH^-] = 4:

    $$pOH = -\log(4) = 0.602$$

    Substituting pOH into the pH formula:

    $$pH = 14 - 0.602 = 13.398$$

    Therefore, the pH of the solution is approximately 13.398.

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