New study uncovers key pathways in hydronium and hydroxide ion neutralization - Peer2Peer

New study uncovers key pathways in hydronium and hydroxide ion neutralization

Mar 25, 2025

A new study provides fresh insight into traditional acid-base chemistry by revealing that the mutual neutralization of isolated hydronium (H3O⁺) and hydroxide (OH⁻) ions is driven by electron transfer rather than the proton transfer that is expected in bulk liquid water.

https://phys.org/news/2025-03-uncovers-key-pathways-hydronium-hydroxide.html

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