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The value of the ionisation constant, $K_w$, of a sample of pure water at different temperatures is shown in the graph below. $K_w \approx 10^{-15} \, (mol^2 \, L^{... show full transcript
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As the temperature of water increases, the ionisation constant also increases. This results in greater concentrations of hydrogen ions, , and hydroxide ions, . Since pure water's neutrality is defined by the equality of and , the increase in ionisation leads to a rise in . Consequently, the pH, which is given by the equation
will decrease as more hydrogen ions are present, suggesting the water remains neutral but with a lower pH, affirming option B.
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