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O-LevelChemistryAcids, Bases & Salts5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q191 Mark

When water is liquid, it ionises slightly. H2O(l) ⇌ H+(aq) + OH-(aq) The forward reaction is endothermic. When the temperature of water is increased, which change(s) take place? 1 The water becomes acidic. 2 The water becomes alkaline. 3 More water molecules form ions.

A1 and 3
B1 only
C2 and 3
D3 only

✓ Correct answer

D: 3 only

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Acids, Bases & Salts, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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