Question

Why hydrogen ions can't exist freely ???

Answer 1

Answer:

DUE TO ITS EXTREMELY HIGH CHARGE DENSITY OF APPROXIMATELY 2 multiply 10 (10) times,THAT OF A SODIUM ION SO THAT IS WHY IT CANNOT EXIXT FREELY

Answer 2

AnsWer :

• $\rm H^+$(proton) is formed by loss of electron from hydrogen atom.

• The nucleus of proton is of extremely small size (-1.5 x 10-³ pm) compared to normal atomic and ionic sizes (50 to 200 pm).

• Consequently, $\rm H^+$does not exist freely and is always associated with other atoms or molecules.