In the equation depicting the autoionization of water, H20 H* OH The reaction proceeds far to the Explain. Explain the principle, STRONG ACID +STRONG BASE & WEAK ACID +WEAK BASE in terms of the tendencies of substances to donate and accept proton. "An acid cannot exist in the absence of a base." Is this statement true or false? Explain.

In the equation depicting the autoionization of water, H20 H* OH The reaction proceeds far to the Explain. Explain the principle, STRONG ACID +STRONG BASE & WEAK ACID +WEAK BASE in terms of the tendencies of substances to donate and accept proton. "An acid cannot exist in the absence of a base." Is this statement true or false? Explain.

Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

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Chapter16: Acids And Bases

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Problem 27QAP: . Water is the most common amphoteric substance, which means that, depending on the circumstances,...

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