Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 745: 13

Answer

$2H_2O(l) \lt -- \gt H_3O^+(aq) + OH^-(aq)$ $K_w = [H_3O^+][OH^-]$ The $K_w$ value at $25^{\circ}C$ is $1.0 \times 10^{-14}$

Work Step by Step

This is called the autoionization of water, because the only reactant is $H_2O$.
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