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What is meant by Hydronium ion?


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Definition for Hydronium ion:

  • It can be formed by the combination of a H+ ion with an H2O molecule.
  • Its chemical formula is H3O+.
  • It is composed of three hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

Hydronium ion formation:

H+(aq)+H2O(l)ā†’H3O+(aq)


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