What effect does temperature has on ionization and pH of water?
A
Ionization and pH increases with increase in temperature
B
Ionization and pH deccreases with increase in temperature
C
Ionization increases but pH decreases with increase in temperature
D
Ionization decreases but pH increases with increase in temperature
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is C)
The extent of ionization varies with temperature, it increases with an increase in temperature. Thus the concentration of H3O+ ions increases with increase in temperature. Hence, its pH decreases with increase in temperature.
