The Dissociation of Water into H₃O⁺ and OH^- Is an Endothermic

Multiple Choice

The dissociation of water into H₃O⁺ and OH^- is an endothermic process. As the temperature of pure water is raised, the degree to which water dissociates ________ and the pH ________.

A) increases, increases
B) decreases, increases
C) decreases, stays the same
D) decreases, decreases
E) increases, decreases