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 changes take place? 1 The water becomes acidic. 2 The water becomes alkaline. 3 More water molecules form ions.
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D: 3 only
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