Why Is Pure Water Neutral?
A) Pure Water Has No $\circ$

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why is pure water neutral?

• A) Pure water has no H⁺ ions and no OH^- ions.
• B) Pure water has equal numbers of H⁺ ions and OH^- ions
• C) Pure water has no dissolved carbon dioxide
• D) The pH of pure water at 25 \(\circ\) C is 0.

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