At , the ion-product constant for water is . Pure water reaches equilibrium at this…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Acids and bases · Acids and bases

Problem

40^{\rm o}{\rm C}

, the ion-product constant for water is

2.9 \times 10^{-14}

. Pure water reaches equilibrium at this temperature. Will the pH of the water be greater than, less than, or equal to

7

? Support your answer with an appropriate numerical value.