The ionic product of water calculated by a student was found to be 1×10(−16)mol2l−2 at 50C. What is the nature of a solution with pH = 7 at the same temperature?
A
Neutral
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B
Acidic
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C
Basic
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D
Cannot be predicted.
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Solution
The correct option is B Acidic Kw=[H+]2
=> [H+] =√Kw= 1∗10−8 pH=−log[H+]=8 (for neutral solution)
=> Solutions having pH < 8, are acidic solutions.
=> Solutions having pH > 8, are basic solutions.