Chapter 16, Problem 86IAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The effect of temperature on the ionic product of water needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

In the water the product of concentration of OH- and H+ ions at a specific temperature is recognized as ionic product i.e. K_w of water. The K_w values increase with the increase in temperature which means the OH- and H+ ion’s concentration increases with the increase in temperature. The K_w value is $\text{1}\times {\text{10}}^{-4}$ at 25 ⁰C.