Question

What is meant by ionic product of water?

• A. Concentrations of $H^{+}$ ions
• B. Concentrations of $O{H}^{-}$ ions
• C. The product of concentrations of $H^{+}$ and $O{H}^{-}$ ions
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C The product of concentrations of $H^{+}$ and $O{H}^{-}$ ions

The Ionic Product of Water, $K_w$, is the equilibrium constant for the reaction in which water undergoes an acid-base reaction with itself. That is, water is behaving simultaneously as both an acid and a base.