Chapter 43

Are all of the strong acids of equal strength? If not, what is the strongest strong acid? The weakest strong acid?

Is "pure" water considered to be acidic, basic, or neutral? Explain your reasoning.

Recall that at \(25 \mathrm{rC}, K_{\mathrm{w}}=\left[\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}\right] \times\left[\mathrm{OH}^{-}\right]=1.0 \times 10^{-14}\). Calculate the hydronium ion concentration and the hydroxide ion concentration in "pure" water.