hydrogen ion
"Hydrogen ions" are central to understanding acidity and pH levels in solutions, playing a critical role in various chemical reactions.
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Definition
B2General Chemistry
(technical)A positively charged particle formed when a hydrogen atom loses its electron.
Example
- In water, acids release hydrogen ions, which increase the solution's acidity.
C1Acid-Base Chemistry
(technical)A proton that determines the acidity of a solution.
Example
- The pH level of a solution is a measure of its hydrogen ion concentration.
C1Aqueous Solutions
(technical)A proton that quickly forms hydronium ions when in water.
Example
- Hydrogen ions in water rapidly combine with water molecules to form hydronium ions.
Similar
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