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When water dissociates (separates), it forms hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-).

In reality, H+ doesn't really exist on its own in an aqueous solution. What is the actual ion that is formed?



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Final answer:

Hydrogen ions in water react quickly to form hydronium ions due to their high reactivity, although by convention scientists refer to them as hydrogen ions.


Explanation:

Hydrogen ions in water do not exist in isolation; they quickly react with water molecules to form hydronium ions (H3O+). This is due to the high reactivity of hydrogen ions (H+). Even though chemically, the hydronium ion (H3O+) is formed, by convention, scientists refer to the presence of hydrogen ions (H+) in liquid water.


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