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In the context of water's dual role as an acid and a base, what determines whether water acts as an acid or a base?

Options

  1. AThe temperature of the reaction
  2. BThe concentration of water in the solution
  3. CThe identity of the other reactants
  4. DThe pH of the solution

Correct answer

C. The identity of the other reactants

Step-by-step solution

The paragraph suggests that whether water acts as an acid or a base depends on the identity of the other reactants involved in the specific reaction.

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