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| − | '''Hydronium''' is a [[polyatomic ion]] with [[ | + | '''Hydronium''' is a [[polyatomic ion]] with [[chemical formula]] H<sub>3</sub>O<sup>+</sup>. It is often simplified to H<sup>+</sup> in writing chemical reactions. |
| − | Hydronium is present in all aqueous [[solution]]s, as the [[acid]]ic counterpart to the [[alkaline]] [[hydroxide]] (OH<sup>-</sup>). A hydronium ion will combine with a hydroxide ion to create two [[water]] (H<sub>2</sub>O) [[molecule]]s. An imbalance will shift the [[pH]] down if hydronium is more | + | Hydronium is present in all aqueous [[solution]]s, as the [[acid]]ic counterpart to the [[alkaline]] [[hydroxide]] (OH<sup>-</sup>). A hydronium ion will combine with a hydroxide ion to create two [[water]] (H<sub>2</sub>O) [[molecule]]s. An imbalance will shift the [[pH]] down if hydronium is more dominant. |
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Revision as of 03:12, October 4, 2007
Hydronium is a polyatomic ion with chemical formula H3O+. It is often simplified to H+ in writing chemical reactions.
Hydronium is present in all aqueous solutions, as the acidic counterpart to the alkaline hydroxide (OH-). A hydronium ion will combine with a hydroxide ion to create two water (H2O) molecules. An imbalance will shift the pH down if hydronium is more dominant.