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Anonymous asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 1 decade ago

water auto-ionization and ion product constant?

(a) Write a chemical equation that illustrates the autoionization of water. (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Omit states-of-matter in your answer.)

(b) Write the expression for the ion-product constant for water, Kw.

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  • Dr.A
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    H2O <=> H+ + OH-

    Kw = [H+][OH-]

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