Hydrogen Ions
Definition
Hydrogen ions (H+) are single protons with no electrons, meaning they carry a positive charge.
Analogy
Imagine hydrogen ions as solo travelers at an airport - they're small, nimble, and can easily move around because they don't have any baggage (electrons) to slow them down!
Related terms
Acid: Substances that donate hydrogen ions when dissolved in water.
pH Scale: A measure of how acidic or basic a substance is based on its concentration of hydrogen ions.
Protonation: The addition of a proton (H+) to an atom, molecule, or ion making it more positively charged.
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