Interpretation : The equation showing the self-ionization of water is to be written.
Concept Introduction : A hydrogen ion added to a water molecule transforms it into a hydronium ion. A hydroxide ion is created when a water molecule loses one of its hydrogen ions.
Answer to Problem 59A
The equation showing the self-ionization of water is given below:
Explanation of Solution
The water molecules react to give a hydronium ion
Water self-ionization is the process by which water molecules generate ions which are given as follows:
Simple dissociation can be used to describe the reaction.
The acidic solution is formed by hydrogen ions
Water does, to a very limited extent, self-ionize.
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