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The ionic product of water is constant at all temperature.True/False.

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To determine whether the statement "The ionic product of water is constant at all temperatures" is true or false, we can analyze the dissociation of water and its relationship with temperature. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Ionic Product of Water (Kw)**: - The ionic product of water (Kw) is defined as the product of the concentrations of hydrogen ions (H⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in water at equilibrium. - Mathematically, it is expressed as: \[ K_w = [H^+][OH^-] \] 2. **Dissociation of Water**: - Water undergoes dissociation to form H⁺ and OH⁻ ions: \[ H_2O \rightleftharpoons H^+ + OH^- \] 3. **Effect of Temperature on Dissociation**: - The dissociation of water is an endothermic process, meaning it absorbs heat. - According to Le Chatelier's principle, if the temperature increases, the equilibrium will shift to favor the endothermic direction, which is the dissociation of water. 4. **Increasing Temperature**: - When the temperature increases, the dissociation of water increases, leading to a higher concentration of H⁺ and OH⁻ ions. - Therefore, as the concentrations of H⁺ and OH⁻ ions increase, the ionic product (Kw) also increases. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since the ionic product of water (Kw) changes with temperature, the statement "The ionic product of water is constant at all temperatures" is **False**. ### Final Answer: **False** - The ionic product of water is not constant at all temperatures; it increases with an increase in temperature.
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