The ionization product of water, kw, is usually approximated to be 1.0 x 10-14. The chemical equation for the ionization product of water is: 2H2O <==> H3O* + OH¯ Thinking about the definition of equilibrium constants and then specifically kw, explain why kw is written without units.

The ionization product of water, kw, is usually approximated to be 1.0 x 10-14. The chemical equation for the ionization product of water is: 2H2O <==> H3O* + OH¯ Thinking about the definition of equilibrium constants and then specifically kw, explain why kw is written without units.

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The ionization product of water, kw, is
usually approximated to be 1.0 x 10-14. The
chemical equation for the ionization product
of water is:
2H2O <==> H3O* + OH¯
Thinking about the definition of equilibrium
constants and then specifically kw, explain
why kw is written without units.

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