Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Acid-Base Equilibria - Exercises - Page 717: 16.28a

Answer

$2 H_2O(l) H_3O^+(aq) + OH^-(aq)$

Work Step by Step

In self-ionization of water, 2 moles of $H_2O$ react to produce 1 mole of $(H_3O^+)$ and 1 mole of $(OH^-)$.
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