Explanation:
To calculate the pH of an aqueous solution you need to know the concentration of the hydronium ion in moles per liter (molarity). The pH is then calculated using the expression: pH = - log [H3O+].
(a) 0.074 M HCl
The HCl is a strong acid and is 100% ionized in water. The hydronium ion concentration is 0.074 M.
pH = - log [H3O+] = -log ( 0.074)
pH = 1.13
(b) 0.11 M KOH
pOH = - log [OH-]
pOH = - log(0.11) = 0.96
pH + pOH = 14
pH = 14 - 0.96 = 13.04
(c) 0.19 M Ba(OH)2
Ba(OH)2 --> Ba2+ + 2OH-
pOH = - log [OH-]
pOH = - log(2*0.19) = - log (0.38) = 0.42
pH + pOH = 14
pH = 14 - 0.42 = 13.58