Does water act as an acid or a base or both? Explain and support your answer.
I know pure water is a neutral, with a pH of 7. but if it acts like both an acid and base, or just a base, or just an acid, im not sure. please help!
2007-05-03 10:30:54 · 7 answers · asked by Nanda 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Both: it can donate and accept H+ ions which gives it the ability to be an acid or a base
2007-05-03 10:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by hawkeye3772 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water can act as both an acid and a base depending on the type of reaction that is involved
2007-05-03 18:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what definition of acid/base you are using. There are generally three definitions most commonly used: The Arrhenius (sp?) model, the Lewis model, and the Bronsted-Lowry model.
Yes, water can act as both an acid and a base, a property known as "amphiprotic."
2007-05-03 10:35:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally a ph 7 is a salt. Pure water can be corrosive . In boilers that operate at 750 lb. steam u always have your water slightly basic . If u let it go acid at those temperatures it will ruin the boiler in 24 hr.
2007-05-03 10:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both. It depends on the reaction that involves water.
2007-05-03 10:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by Hooshi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uber secret E all of the above, and none of the answers
2016-05-19 22:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither.
2007-05-03 10:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋