In the process of autionization of water, as seen below: 2 H₂O (1) <--> H3O+ (aq) + OH- (aq) O hydronium (H30+) is acting as the base O water is the acid water is both the acid and the base O water is the base

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In the process of autionization of water, as seen below:
2 H₂0 (1) <--> H3O+ (aq) + OH(aq)
O hydronium (H30+) is acting as the base
Owater is the acid
water is both the acid and the base
water is the base
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 22 In the process of autionization of water, as seen below: 2 H₂0 (1) <--> H3O+ (aq) + OH(aq) O hydronium (H30+) is acting as the base Owater is the acid water is both the acid and the base water is the base
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