Question

Pure water is a substance that ionizes to a very large extent.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

The number of ions is very less in pure water. So, pure water does not allow the passage of electricity and hence it ionizes to a very small extent. The reaction for the electrolysis of pure water is:

$H_{2}O\left(l\right)+H_{2}O\left(l\right)\to H_3{O}^{+}\left(aq\right)+O{H}^{-}\left(aq\right)$