With increase in the temperature of pure (distilled) water, its____________________?

Correct answer: B. pOH and pH both decreases

  • A. pOH decreases and pH increases
  • B. pOH and pH both decreases
  • C. pH and pOH both increases
  • D. pH decreases and pOH increases

Explanation

For pure water, increasing temperature increases the ionisation constant, so the concentrations of H+ and OH− both increase equally. Consequently, both pH and pOH decrease while the water remains neutral.

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