Difference between revisions of "Hydronium"

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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.

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-Hydronium is a common [[Polyatomic Ion]].  Its Chemical formula is <math>H_3O^+</math>.
+'''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 solutions, as the acidic counterpart to the alkaline hydroxide (<math>OH^-</math>).  A hydronium ion will combine with a [[hydroxide]] ion to create two water (<math>H_2O</math>) molecules.  An imbalance will shift the pH down if hydronium is more dominant.
+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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+[[Category:Ions]]