ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
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Water
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Renewable
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Nonrenewable
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Both
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -10.3: Water-Both an Acid and a Base.
Detailed explanation-2: -Water can act as both an acid and a base at the same time, referred to as autoionization. One water molecule can donate a hydrogen atom to another, creating a hydronium ion and a hydroxide ion. Water acts as a base when combined with a stronger acid, such as hydrochloric acid where it accepts a hydrogen ion.
Detailed explanation-3: -Water is an amphiprotic solvent since its molecules undergo ionization, donating and accepting protons, Fig.
Detailed explanation-4: -Water is amphoteric, which means it can act as both a Brønsted-Lowry acid and a Brønsted-Lowry base.
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