Which statement is correct for pure water? A)Pure water contains equal amounts of hydroxide,[OH^-],and hydronium,[H₃O⁺],ions. B)Pure water contains larger amounts of hydroxide,[OH^-],ions than hydronium,[H₃O⁺],ions. C)Pure water contains larger amounts of hydronium,[H₃O⁺],ions than hydroxide,[OH^-],ions. D)Pure water is an electrolyte. E)Pure water contains no ions.

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Pure water is neutral and self-ionizes to a very small extent, resulting in equal concentrations of hydroxide and hydronium ions.

Which Statement Is Correct for Pure Water