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stochastic
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What happens when the electron is removed from hydrogen? Is it just a proton at that point or does it become hydron which I read about but was not explained in any kind of detail 
In summary, when an electron is removed from hydrogen, what remains is a single proton, which is sometimes referred to as a hydron. This term may be used to distinguish it from other isotopes of hydrogen.
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humanino
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I think what is called hydron in chemistry is just a single proton, which is what remains when you have stripped the hydrogen. It is not clear to me why they use such a denomination. Maybe because they worry about other isotopes of hydrogen, as suggested on the wiki page and the IUPAC document linked there...stochastic said:What happens when the electron is removed from hydrogen? Is it just a proton at that point or does it become hydron which I read about but was not explained in any kind of detail
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sir-pinski
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When the electron is removed from a hydrogen atom, it becomes a positively charged ion called a proton. This is because the electron is the negatively charged particle that balances out the positive charge of the proton in a neutral hydrogen atom. Without the electron, the hydrogen atom is left with only the positively charged proton.
Hydron is not a term commonly used in chemistry and may refer to a few different things. It could be used to refer to the hydrogen ion (H+), which is another name for a proton. It could also be used to describe a hydrogen atom that has lost its electron, but still has one or more neutrons in its nucleus. However, in most cases, the term proton is used to describe the positively charged particle that remains after an electron is removed from hydrogen.
1. What happens to a hydrogen atom when its electron is removed?
When a hydrogen atom loses its electron, it becomes a positively charged ion called a hydrogen ion (H+). This is because the number of protons in the nucleus remains the same, but the number of electrons decreases by one.
2. How does the removal of an electron affect the properties of hydrogen?
The removal of an electron from hydrogen significantly changes its chemical and physical properties. Without an electron, hydrogen loses its ability to form covalent bonds and becomes highly reactive, making it an important component in many chemical reactions.
3. What is the charge of a hydrogen ion?
A hydrogen ion has a charge of +1, as it only contains one proton and no electrons. This makes it a strong acid and a powerful reducing agent.
4. What is the role of hydrogen ions in the body?
In the body, hydrogen ions play a crucial role in maintaining the pH balance of various bodily fluids. They are also involved in important biological processes, such as enzyme activity and nerve transmission.
5. How is hydrogen ion concentration measured?
Hydrogen ion concentration is measured using the pH scale, which ranges from 0 to 14. A lower pH value indicates a higher concentration of hydrogen ions, while a higher pH value indicates a lower concentration. A neutral solution, such as pure water, has a pH of 7.
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