Chemistry 112

Example

What is the pH of a neutral solution at physiological temperature, 37 °C?

A neutral solution is defined when [H3O+] = [OH]

Use thermodynamic data to find ΔG° for the autoionization of water at 37 °C. Then find Kw at 37 °C. Finally, this allows determination of [H3O+] = [OH] and then the pH.

 

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