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(9.c) pH = 12.54
This value was determined using the Ka instead of the Kb and ...
Kw = (Ka)(Kb)
1 x 10-14 = (1.2 x 10-2) Kb
Kb = 8.3 x 10-13 and since Kb is not 100 times larger than Kw the [OH-] in pure water must be considered and ...
8.3 x 10-13 = {(x)(x)}/0.10
x2 = 8.3 x 10-14
x = 2.9 x 10-7 (this is not a valid approximation since x should be at least 10 times larger than 1. 0 x 10-7 and pOH = 6.54 and pH = 7.46 are not correct).
So ...
8.3 x 10-13 = {x (1.0 x 10-7) + x}/(0.10 - x)**
** Since [SO4-2] > 100 Ka and obeys the 5 percent rule, then (0.10 - x) is ~ 0.10.
Therefore....
8.3 x 10-13 = {x (1.0 x 10-7) + x}/0.10
Use the quadratic equation
a = 1
b = 1.0 x 10-7
c = 8.3 x 10-14
= {1.0 x 10-7 + 5.85 x 10-7}/2
= 2.424 x 10-7
pOH = 6.62 and pH = 7.38