Which option correctly shows the concentration of H3O+ ions in pure water?

1.0 × 10^-7 mol/L
14 mol/L
7 mol/L
1.0 x 10^-14 mol/L

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The concentration of H₃O⁺ ions in pure water at 25°C is correctly represented by the option:

1.0 × 10^-7 mol/L

In pure water, the concentration of hydrogen ions (H₃O⁺) is equal to the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH⁻), and both are \(1.0 \times 10^{-7}\) mol/L, which corresponds to a neutral pH of 7.