Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution - Exercises - Page 158: 4.15c

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False

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The H-O bonds in water are not easily broken. Autoionization occurs only minimally, while the rest of the H$_2$O molecules remain intact. The ions dissolved in water are attracted to the partial charges of the H and O atoms, but they generally do not cause water to dissociate
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