hydronium ion
/hʌɪˈdrəʊnɪəm
/noun Chemistry
Another term for hydroxonium ion.Some examples of positively charged electrophiles are the hydronium ion, nitronium ions, metal ions, and carbocations....
- In response to that stress, the conjugate base reacts with the hydronium ion, producing more carbon dioxide which is removed from the system by increasing respiration.
- Metals high on the activity series react more vigorously with oxidants including the halogens and the hydronium ion than those lower on the scale.
Origin
Early 20th century: hydronium, from German (a contraction).
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