The ion product constant for water is 3.8x10-14 at 40°C. a. What is the pH of pure water at 40°C? b. Is the pH of pure water neutral at 40°C?

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Problem 48E: At 40.C the value of Kw is 2.92 1014. a. Calculate the [H+] and [OH] in pure water at 40.C. b. What...
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Ion Product Constant of Water
The ion product constant for water is 3.8x10-14 at 40°C.
a. What is the pH of pure water at 40°C?
b. Is the pH of pure water neutral at 40°C?
Transcribed Image Text:The ion product constant for water is 3.8x10-14 at 40°C. a. What is the pH of pure water at 40°C? b. Is the pH of pure water neutral at 40°C?
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