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The pH of water at 25°C is 7. When it is heated to 100°C, the pH of water (a) Increases (b) Decreases (c) Remains same (d) Decreases up to 50°C and then increases

Answer»

The correct option is: (b) Decreases

Explanation:

Dissociation of water is temperature dependent

H2⇋ H+ + OH

Dissociation constant = Kw = [OH] [H+] Water at 100°C will have more of the molecules dissociated to ions then at 25°C i.e., Kw increase with increase in temperature.

∴ pH of water decreases on increasing temperature. 

At 100°C pH of water becomes 6.14.



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