Which of the Following Equilibrium Constant Expressions Represents the Ionization $K_{W}=\left[\mathrm{H}^{+}\right]\left[\mathrm{OH}^{-}\right]$

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following equilibrium constant expressions represents the ionization of water?

• A) \(K_{W}=\left[\mathrm{H}^{+}\right]\left[\mathrm{OH}^{-}\right]\)
• B) \(K_{\mathrm{W}}=\frac{\left[\mathrm{H}^{+}\right]}{\left[\mathrm{OH}^{-}\right]}\)
• C) \(K_{w}=\frac{\left[\mathrm{OH}^{-}\right]}{\left[\mathrm{H}^{+}\right]}\)
• D) K_W = ?log[H⁺]
• E) K_W = ?log[OH?]

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