Why is H+ usually represented as H3O+?

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The discussion revolves around the representation of H+ as H3O+, exploring the reasons behind this notation in the context of chemistry. The scope includes conceptual understanding and potential documentation of the topic.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Exploratory

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  • One participant seeks documentation or sources regarding the representation of H+ as H3O+.
  • Another participant prompts for thoughts and ideas on the question, indicating an exploratory nature of the discussion.
  • A participant suggests a connection to the hydrolysis of water as a possible factor in this representation.
  • It is proposed that H+ interacts with the negatively charged oxygen atom of a water molecule, leading to the formation of H3O+.

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I need to answer this and if there is documentation, I need to document it. So if you got the answer somewhere can you let me know? Thank you so much! ~
 
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Well, what do you think? What are your thoughts/ideas on this question?
 
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hmm...has this got to do with the hydrolysis of water?
 
H+ attracts the negatively charged oxygen atom of the H2O molecule and hence it forms H3O+
 

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