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  • Calculate pH from Hydroxide Ion Concentration: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the pH of a solution with a given hydroxide ion concentration:

    1. Calculate the pOH:

    * pOH = -log[OH-]

    * pOH = -log(3.7 x 10^-5)

    * pOH ≈ 4.43

    2. Calculate the pH:

    * pH + pOH = 14

    * pH = 14 - pOH

    * pH = 14 - 4.43

    * pH ≈ 9.57

    Therefore, the pH of the solution is approximately 9.57. This indicates that the solution is slightly basic.

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