Adding an acid to pure water will change which of the following values: [H₃O⁺], [OH^-], and/or K_w? A) [H₃O⁺] only B) [OH^-] only C) K_w only D) [H₃O⁺] and [OH^-], but not K_w E) All of these values will be changed.

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Adding an acid to pure water increases the concentration of hydrogen ions ([H3O+]) and decreases the concentration of hydroxide ions ([OH-]), but does not change the water dissociation constant (Kw).

Adding an Acid to Pure Water Will Change Which of the Following