Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Exercises - Questions - Page 520: 21

Answer

Yes, water is amphoteric, so it acts as both acid and base. Pure water contains hydronium ions as a result of self-ionization.

Work Step by Step

Yes, water is amphoteric, so it acts as both acid and base. Pure water does contain hydronium ions as a result of self-ionization.
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