Autoprotolysis

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Could someone explain and describe the relevancy of autoprotolysis to the course?

[Petrina Kan 2I]

Dr. Lavelle gave an example of autoprotolysis in class, which is 2H₂O ---> H₃O⁺ + OH^-. This is one of the most common equilibrium reactions that shows the equilibrium constant and therefore the autoprotolysis constant K_w.

[Sofia Barker 2C]

I believe Dr. Lavelle covered autoprotolysis as a way of explaining how 10^-14 = Kw = Ka * Kb, an equation crucial to calculating equilibrium constants and pH / pOH. Other than that, I don't think there's anything else important to know about autoprotolysis.

[Juana Abana 1G]

I believe Dr. Lavelle covered autoprotolysis as a way of explaining how 10^-14 = Kw = Ka * Kb, an equation crucial to calculating equilibrium constants and pH / pOH. Other than that, I don't think there's anything else important to know about autoprotolysis.

Oh okay this makes sense...thank you.

[Leonardo Le Merle 1D]

It's essentially describing how H2O is also being converted into H3O+ and OH-, but at extremely small concentrations compared to the much more stable concentration of H2O.

[305086803]

Okay thanks so much everyone!