Question

Water is :-
Acidic
Basic
Neutral

Answer 1

You need to get away from the simplistic idea that, because the pH of water is 7, it is "neutral." It isn't. Water has 2 lone pairs of electrons on the oxygen, one of which can be donated to a suitable acceptor. Water is therefore a Lewis base. Water also contains hydrogens, which under suitable conditions can be donated as protons. Therefore, water is a potential Bronsted-Lowry acid. In many environments, it will act as neither. But in the right environment, with suitable reagents, it can act as either...

Answer 2

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Answer 3

still confused :(

Answer 4

pure water donates H+ so it should be acidic??

Answer 5

@ⒶArchie☁✪ ??

Answer 6

sorry.

Answer 7

Water is the reference substance for pH