Chapter 5, Problem 5.23P

(a)

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Interpretation:

The chemical equation for the autoprotolysis (more precisely, autodeuterolysis)of $D_{2}O$ has to be written.

(b)

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Interpretation:

$\text{pKw}$ for $D_{2}O$ at $25°C$ has to be evaluated.

(c)

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Interpretation:

The molar concentrations of $D_3{O}^{+}$ and $O{D}^{-}$ in neutral heavy waterat $25°C$ has to be calculated.

(d)

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Interpretation:

The $pD$ and $pOD$ of neutralheavy water at $25°C$ has to be evaluated.

(e)

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Interpretation:

The relation between $pD$, $pOD$ and ${\text{pK}}_{\text{w}}{\text{(D}}_{\text{2}}\text{O)}$ has to be formulated.