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To understand solvent levelling and why this occurs in water you first need to understand the chemistry of water. Water is amphoteric. This means that it can donate or receive protons.
If water is a solvent to any acid stronger than H3O+ ( e.g: HCl) then the strong acid will donate its proton (H+) to water producing H3O+ (water is receiving a proton)
Similarly if water was to act as a solvent to any base stronger than OH- then it will take a proton away from a water molecule producing OH- (water donates a proton)
Therefore the strongest acid and base that can exist in water is H3O+ and OH-
This is an example of the levelling effect of water.
But this isn't the full picture. Because of the solvent levelling that occurs with water, water effectively controls the PH range that the acid or base can achieve. This range is PH 0-14. Why?
We know that: (The acid dissociation constant of water) Ka= 1 x 10^-7
PH(water)= -log(1x10^-7) = 7.00
We also know that in water: PH + POH = 14.00
Therefore, In water, PH of a substance must be between O and 14.
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Explain a cause-effect relationship. For example, “If you mix ____ and ____ then you get _____.”?
If you mix water and sunlight, then you get photosynthesis.
What is one effect of the cohesion of water?
One effect of water's cohesion is surface tension, which allows water to form droplets and support objects that are denser than itself, such as insects walking on water.
What Is The Negative Effect Of Evaporation?
One negative effect of evaporation is the loss of water from bodies of water, leading to decreased water levels and potential water scarcity. Additionally, evaporation can concentrate pollutants in remaining water, impacting water quality. It can also contribute to the drying out of soil, affecting plant growth and agriculture.
What is meant by Dorn effect?
The Dorn effect refers to the phenomenon where people tend to spend or consume more during periods of inflation, as their money loses value over time. This behavior is driven by a desire to avoid holding onto cash that is decreasing in purchasing power.
The freezing point and the boiling point of water can be altered by a variety of techniques Which of the following has little or no effect on the boiling point of water?
Pressure changes have little effect on the boiling point of water. The boiling point of water changes depending on the pressure, but the effect is minimal compared to other factors like adding solutes or using a catalyst.
What are things that can effect runoff and explain each?
Describe how after a rainfall the path water takes to a river.
What water as ice has a cooling effect whereas water as steam may cause severe burns explain these observations?
This depends on the temperature.
What is meant by naturalization?
Natural greenhouse effect is the effect from water vapour in the air absorb and irradiate back the infrared radiation to earth. Effect from water vapour alone resulted to global temperature increase of 17 C and thus it is not the freezing earth.
What is meant by greenhouse?
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What is meant by natural greenhouse?
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What is the effect of pressure on the state of matter Explain with an example?
At a high pressure a gas can be transformed in a liquid and water vapors is an example.
Explain a cause-effect relationship. For example, “If you mix ____ and ____ then you get _____.”?
If you mix water and sunlight, then you get photosynthesis.
Can you explain what is meant by "heat and hot water included" in the rental agreement?
"Heat and hot water included" in a rental agreement means that the cost of heating the apartment and providing hot water is covered by the landlord and included in the rent. Tenants do not have to pay separately for these utilities.
Explain how slope and flowing water effect water?
If the slope goes down stream, the water speeds up, if up stream the water wil pool and flood until it rises up and over the slope this is not right information if your doing a crossword puzzle from Andale.
Is the tube of a fish filter meant to be in the water or out of the water?
in the water
What is meant by treading water?
It is where your float on the water with your penis out !
How does levelling prevent soil erosion?
Leveling can prevent soil erosion by reducing the slope of the land, which decreases the speed at which water runs off the surface. This helps to prevent water from carrying away soil particles and causing erosion. Leveling can also promote better water infiltration and retention in the soil, reducing the impact of erosion.
