what actually is left over of water once it self ionizes? Like what exactly are the hydrogen and hydroxide ions? Do they remain

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kozerog [31]

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what actually is left over of water once it self ionizes? Like what exactly are the hydrogen and hydroxide ions? Do they remain

a liquid?

Chemistry

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GrogVix [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-20T23:13:20+03:00

The formula for the self ionization of water is 2H₂O(l)⇄H₃O⁺(aq)+OH⁻(aq)

The hydronium (H₃O⁺) is usually just referred to as a hydrogen ion or a proton (H⁺) and hydroxide (OH⁻) doesn't have another name that I am aware of. These ions do stay in solution. However the concentrations are really small and the equilibrium constant (K(w)) is 1×10⁻¹⁴.

I hope this helps. Let me know if anything is unclear.