Which equation best represents the dissociation of water molecules into hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions?

Chemistry

2 answers:

Nikitich [7]3 years ago

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Answer is: H₂O → H⁺ + OH⁻.

Water dissociates (autoionization) to form hydrogen ions (H⁺) and hydroxide (OH⁻) ions. The protons (H⁺) hydrate as hydroxonium ions( H₃O⁺).

The Kw (the ionic product for water) at 25°C is 1·10⁻¹⁴ mol²/dm⁶ or 1·10⁻¹⁴ M². Concentration of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions in pure water are the same.

SashulF [63]3 years ago

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it is H2O ----> H+ + OH-

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