As Water Is Heated, Its [H⁺] Increases

question 28

Multiple Choice

As water is heated, its [H⁺] increases. This means that

• A) the water is no longer neutral
• B) [H⁺] > [OH^-]
• C) [OH^-] > [H⁺]
• D) a and b are correct
• E) none of these

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