Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hydronium-ion
Noun
/haɪˈdroʊniˌəm aɪən/
Definition
A positively charged ion formed when a water molecule gains a proton.
Examples
- The hydronium ion is responsible for the acidic properties of a solution.
- In pure water, a small number of water molecules dissociate into hydronium ions.
- Acidic solutions contain a higher concentration of hydronium ions than neutral solutions.
Meaning
The hydronium ion (H₃O⁺) is crucial in acid-base chemistry, acting as a representation of an acid in aqueous solution.
Synonyms
- Hydronium
- Hydrated proton
- Oxonium ion
