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Hydronium Ions

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Hydronium ions are formed when an acid donates proton(s) to water molecules. They are represented as H3O+.

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