Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

The values of ionic product kw are 0.64 x 10^-14 at 180 C, and 1 x 10^-14 at 25 C from this may be derived that

Correct answer: A. Endothermic process

  • A. Endothermic process
  • B. Exothermic process
  • C. Vaporization process
  • D. Change of H2O into O2 and H2

Explanation

The ionic product of water (Kw) is the product of the concentrations of hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-) in water. It is defined by the equation: Kw = [H+][OH-] At 180°C, the value of Kw is given as 0.64×10-14, and at 25°C, it is given as 1×10-14. We know that the value of Kw is temperature dependent. As the temperature increases, the value of Kw also increases. The increase in Kw with increasing temperature is an endothermic process. Endothermic processes absorb heat or energy from the surroundings, increasing the value of Kw.

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