hydrogen ion
noun
ionized hydrogen of the form H+, found in aqueous solutions of all acids.
Origin of hydrogen ion
First recorded in 1895–1900
Words nearby hydrogen ion
Example sentences from the Web for hydrogen ion
It is very likely that in aqueous acids, a large proportion, at least, of the hydrogen-ion is similarly combined with water.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. |Julius StieglitzThat is, different concentrations of hydrogen-ion or of hydroxide-ion are required to change their colors.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. |Julius StieglitzThe hydrogen-ion will very decidedly reduce the concentration of the acetate-ion, acetic acid being a weak acid (table, p. 104).
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. |Julius Stieglitz
British Dictionary definitions for hydrogen ion
hydrogen ion
noun
an ionized hydrogen atom, occurring in plasmas and in aqueous solutions of acids, in which it is solvated by one or more water molecules; proton. Formula: H +
an ionized hydrogen molecule; hydrogen molecular ion. Formula: H 2 +