Indicate whether each of the following statements is correct or i...

Question

Indicate whether each of the following statements is correct or incorrect.
(d) K+ ion is acidic in water because it causes hydrating water molecules to become more acidic.

Accepted Answer

Hey, everyone, we're asked true or false. The copper one ion is acidic in water since it causes water molecules to become acidic by forming a complex. Now, as we've learned for transition metal cat ions, if the caddy on has a charge of plus two or higher, then it will be acidic. But in this case, we see that we have our copper one ion having a plus one charge. So this means if forms a neutral solution and does not react with water. So to answer this question, this statement is going to be false and this is going to be our final answer. Now, I hope this made sense and let us know if you have any questions.

Indicate whether each of the following statements is correct or incorrect. (d) K+ ion is acidic in water because it causes hydrating water molecules to become more acidic.

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