Adding an Acid to Pure Water Will Change Which of the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

Adding an acid to pure water will change which of the following values: [H₃O⁺], [OH^-], and/or K_w?

• A) [H₃O⁺] only
• B) [OH^-] only
• C) K_w only
• D) [H₃O⁺] and [OH^-], but not K_w
• E) All of these values will be changed.

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