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hydrogen ion

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hydrogen ion [′hī·drə·jən ′ī‚än]
(inorganic chemistry)


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Like most fuel cells, this one steals electrons from hydrogen molecules and bestows them on oxygen atoms and hydrogen ions to yield water and an electric current (SN: 6/11/05, p.
At the anode, a catalytic reaction takes place in which hydrogen atoms are encouraged to release their electrons and become hydrogen ions (protons).
The base acts as a catalyst to remove hydrogen ions and bind protons, allowing the formation of new compounds.
 
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