Answer:
1.99×10¯¹⁴ M
Explanation:
We'll begin by writing the balanced dissociation equation of pyridine. This is illustrated below:
C₅H₅N + H₂O <=> C₅H₆N⁺ + OH¯
From the balanced equation above,
1 mole of C₅H₅N produced 1 mole of OH¯.
Therefore, 0.502 M C₅H₅N will also produce 0.502 M OH¯.
Finally, we shall determine the concentration of hydronium ion, H₃O⁺ in the solution. This can be obtained as follow:
Concentration of Hydroxide ion [OH¯] = 0.502 M
Concentration of hydronium ion [H₃O⁺] =?
[H₃O⁺] [OH¯] = 1×10¯¹⁴
[H₃O⁺] × 0.502 = 1×10¯¹⁴
Divide both side by 0.502
[H₃O⁺] = 1×10¯¹⁴ / 0.502
[H₃O⁺] = 1.99×10¯¹⁴ M
Thus, the concentration of hydronium ion, H₃O⁺ in the solution 1.99×10¯¹⁴ M
