Chapter 13, Problem 52QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The change in the concentrations of ${\text{H}}_3{\text{O}}^{+}$ and ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ when an acid or a base is added to water is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The ionic products are the product of the ions of the electrolyte or compound raise to the power of its coefficients.

At ${25}^{\text{o}}\text{C}$ , the value of ionic product of water is $1\times {10}^{-14}$ .