Introduction to Acids and Bases

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

T (C) Kw 25 C, Kw = 1e-14

What conclusion is supported?

  • A

    Pure water at 50 C has pH > 7

  • B

    Kw is constant with T

  • C

    Autoionization is exothermic

  • D

    Autoionization of water is endothermic

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Explanation

Kw increases with temperature, indicating the autoionization 2 H2O <-> H3O+ + OH- is endothermic (Le Chatelier).

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