Chemistry A-Level
temperature dependence
What temperature dependence means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of temperature dependence
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The dissociation is endothermic, so heating raises Kw, lowers the pH of water, and still leaves it neutral.
Topics that use temperature dependence
- The ionic product of water, Kw (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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