Which Statement Is Correct for Pure Water

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct for pure water?

• A)Pure water contains equal amounts of hydroxide,[OH^-],and hydronium,[H₃O⁺],ions.
• B)Pure water contains larger amounts of hydroxide,[OH^-],ions than hydronium,[H₃O⁺],ions.
• C)Pure water contains larger amounts of hydronium,[H₃O⁺],ions than hydroxide,[OH^-],ions.
• D)Pure water is an electrolyte.
• E)Pure water contains no ions.

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