Question

Calculate the pH of water at its normal boiling point. Is the water acidic, basic, or neutral?

Answer 1

Generally speaking, pH doesn't change much with temperature. Pure water has a pH of 7 and is thus neutral.

Answer 2

yes i agree but the statement of the problem mentions the Van't Hoff equation. with the ratio of the constants and the enthalpy

Answer 3

Oh ok, well that's above my level, but check this site out, they are discussing it: http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem00/chem00920.htm

Answer 4

What is the entire question? As Benjamin said, the best response to your question is, pure water has a ph of 7.

Answer 5

The dependence of the equilibrium constant of a reaction on temperature is given by the van’t Hoff equation.Therefore, the ratio of the equilibrium constants at two different temperatures is: ln(k_1/k_2)=deltaH/R(1/T_1-1/T_2). calculate the Ph of water at its normal boiling point.