6.11.1 - The Ionization Constant of Water and its Ionic Product
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What is the ionic product of water at 25°C?
💡 Hint: Recall the equilibrium constant for the dissociation of water.
Define pH.
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure acidity.
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What does Kw represent?
💡 Hint: Think about water's dissociation.
Water can act as a...
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of acids and bases.
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If the pH of a solution is given as 8, calculate the concentrations of H3O+ and OH-.
💡 Hint: Remember Kw = [H3O+][OH-] and pH + pOH = 14.
Describe how increasing the temperature affects the ionization of water.
💡 Hint: Link this to energy changes in molecules.
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