what-does-the-ion-product-constant-for-water-kw-represent

Question

What does the ion product constant for water (K_{w}) represent?

Accepted Answer

The product of $$H^{+}$$ and $$OH^{-}$$ concentrations in water.

Answer

The difference between $$H^{+}$$ and $$OH^{-}$$ concentrations in water.

Answer

The sum of $$H^{+}$$ and $$OH^{-}$$ concentrations in water.

Answer

The ratio of $$H^{+} to$$ $$OH^{-}$$ concentrations in water.

What does the ion product constant for water (Kw) represent?