Hello, I’m Avinto, your guide to understanding the Ionic Product of Water and pH! Water undergoes slight ionization to produce hydronium (
𝐻
3
𝑂
+
H
3
O
+
) and hydroxide (
𝑂
𝐻
−
OH
−
) ions, with their product defined as
𝐾
𝑤
K
w
. This concept forms the foundation for defining the pH and pOH scales, which measure the acidity or basicity of a solution. Together, we’ll derive
𝐾
𝑤
K
w
, explore pH calculations, and apply them to real-world scenarios.
13/03/2025, 11:59:20
