In Water, the Following Equilibrium Exists: H⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq)

question 65

Multiple Choice

In water, the following equilibrium exists: H⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq) H₂O(l)
In pure water at 25°C, the concentration of H+ ions is 1.00 × 10^-7 mol/L. Calculate the value of the equilibrium constant for the reaction as written above.

• A) 1.00 × 10¹⁴
• B) 1.00 × 10¹²
• C) 1.00 × 10^-14
• D) 1.00 × 10^-12
• E) 5.55 × 10¹⁵

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