hydrogen ion
noun
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: the cation H+ of acids consisting of a hydrogen atom whose electron has been transferred to the anion of the acid
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Then the breakdown of muscle glycogen that produces energy also results in the making of lactate plus a hydrogen ion.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
The lower this number is, the more hydrogen ions there are and the more acidic the environment is.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
Antacids contain earth metals, including calcium, sodium, magnesium, and aluminum, that react with hydrogen ions to help neutralize stomach acid.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
However, the collected samples showed less hydrogen ions than usual, making the rain more basic than expected.
—Kasha Patel, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
The lower this number is, the more hydrogen ions there are and the more acidic the environment is.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
Antacids contain earth metals, including calcium, sodium, magnesium, and aluminum, that react with hydrogen ions to help neutralize stomach acid.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
However, the collected samples showed less hydrogen ions than usual, making the rain more basic than expected.
—Kasha Patel, Washington Post, 19 June 2024
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“Hydrogen ion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogen%20ion. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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