Self-ionisation of water (autoionisation)

水的自电离(自偶电离)

Explanation (EN)

The equilibrium 2H₂O ⇌ H₃O⁺ + OH⁻ in which water acts as both acid and base, generating its characteristic ions.

Explanation (ZH)

平衡 2H₂O ⇌ H₃O⁺ + OH⁻,水既作酸又作碱,生成其特征离子。

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