Question

What do you umderstand by the term auto protolysis of water?

Answer 1

Explanation:

$Auto-protolysis (self-ionization) ofwater is a chemical reaction in which two water molecules react to produce a hydroxide ion (OH ) and a hydronium ion (H 3 O + ). Auto-protolysis of waterindicates its amphoteric nature i.e., its ability to act as an acid as well as a base.$

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Answer 2

Explanation:

in auto protolysis a proton is transferred between two molecules one which acts as a breasted acid releases a proton which is excepted by an other molecule acting as a breasted base