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When an unknown substance is dissolved in water, hydronium ions form. What can you conclude about the substance? @thomaster

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HIdronium ions, H3O +, are formed as consequence of protonation of water.

The protons that cause this protonation come from acids.

Then, you can infere that the substance is an acid.
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