Question

Can you explain what happens when Acids/Bases are dissolved in water? Especially the part with formation of Hydronium ions

Answer 1

Answer:

H+ ions dissociate from the acid and bond with water, they form hydronium ions. Thus increasing the hydronium concentration of the solution. If the hydronium concentration decreases, the pH increases, resulting in a solution that is less acidic and more basic.

Answer 2

Answer:

When acids are dissolved in water it dissociates to form H+ ions. The H+ ions then react with water to form hydronium ions.

H+ + H2O -----> H3O