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| − | + | 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> | ||
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| + | 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: | ||
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| + | :<math>HA + H_2O \rightleftharpoons H_3O^+ + A^-</math> | ||
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| + | In most uses, however, the first form of the equation is used, for simplicity. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
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| + | [[Category:Chemistry]] | ||
Revision as of 20:19, September 4, 2011
An acid ionization reaction is a reaction in which an H+ separates from the acid molecule so that it can be donated in another reaction.[1] The chemical equation for a general acid ionization reaction is as follows:
- <math>HA \rightleftharpoons H^+ + A^-</math>
Technically, H+ doesn't exist in water, it combines with water to form H3O+. 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.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998