Questions: Question 10 (2 points) Find the pH of a solution 1.7 M in KCl. Report your answer to two decimal places.

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Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Understanding the Nature of KCl in Solution

Potassium chloride (KCl) is a salt that completely dissociates into its ions, $ \text{K}^+ $ and $ \text{Cl}^- $, in an aqueous solution. Neither of these ions reacts with water to affect the pH, as $ \text{K}^+ $ is a neutral cation and $ \text{Cl}^- $ is a neutral anion.

Step 2: Determining the pH of the Solution

Since KCl does not affect the pH of the solution, the pH of a 1.7 M KCl solution is determined by the pH of pure water, which is neutral.

Step 3: Reporting the pH of the Solution

The pH of pure water at 25°C is 7.00. Therefore, the pH of the 1.7 M KCl solution is also 7.00.