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Acid ionization reaction (view source)
Revision as of 16:59, September 18, 2007
, 16:59, September 18, 2007added generic chemical equations
An '''acid ionization reaction''' is a reaction in which an H<sup>+</sup> separates from the [[acid]] [[molecule]] so that it can be donated in another reaction.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
An '''acid ionization reaction''' is a reaction in which an H<sup>+</sup> separates from the [[acid]] [[molecule]] so that it can be donated in another reaction.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> The chemical equation for a general acid ionization reaction is as follows:
:<math>HA \rightleftharpoons H^+ + A^-</math>
Technically, H<sup>+</sup> doesn't exist in water, it combines with water to form H<sub>3</sub>O<sup>+</sup>. Thus, a more accurate general equation would be:
:<math>HA + H_2O \rightleftharpoons H_3O^+ + A^-</math>
In most uses, however, the first form of the equation is used, for simplicity.
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