Question

question 11 · 1 point
which of the following is the term for the reaction between two molecules of the same neutral substance to produce an ion pair?
select the correct answer below:
autoionization
stepwise ionization
bimolecular reaction
recursive reaction

Explanation:

Autoionization is the reaction between two molecules of the same neutral substance to produce an ion pair. For example, in water, \(H_2O + H_2O
ightleftharpoons H_3O^++OH^-\). Stepwise ionization refers to ionization occurring in multiple steps (e.g., for polyprotic acids like \(H_3PO_4\) ionizing in steps). A bimolecular reaction is a chemical reaction involving two reacting species. A recursive reaction is not a standard term in this context related to the described ion - pair formation from the same neutral substance. So the correct answer is autoionization.

Answer:

autoionization