Question

When H₂0 accepts a proton (H⁺) what is formed?

(a) H₃0⁻
(b) H₃0⁺
(c) H₂0⁺
(d) H₂0⁻

Answer 1

H₂O accepts a proton (H⁺) to form the hydronium ion (H₃0⁺).

Step-by-step explanation:

When H2O accepts a proton (H+), it forms the hydronium ion, also written as H3O+. So the correct answer to the question is (b) H3O+.