protonation

Noun

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protonation (countable and uncountable, plural protonations)

(chemistry) The addition of a proton (hydrogen ion) to an atom, molecule or ion, normally to generate a cation.

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Another scale, known as the 'seawater scale', often denoted 'pH SWS ', takes account of a further protonation relationship between hydrogen ions and fluoride ions, H + + F − ⇌ HF. Source: Internet

The same carbonic acid polymorph (denoted beta-carbonic acid) was prepared by heating alternating layers of glassy aqueous solutions of bicarbonate and acid in vacuum, which causes protonation of bicarbonate, followed by removal of the solvent. Source: Internet

Micro-constants spermine A base such as spermine has a few different sites where protonation can occur. Source: Internet

Nevertheless, the site of protonation is very important for biological function, so mathematical methods have been developed for the determination of micro-constants. Source: Internet

On protonation of ammonia to form ammonium, the formal charge on nitrogen changes, but its oxidation state does not. Source: Internet

The high basicity is attributed to the relief of strain upon protonation and strong internal hydrogen bonding. Source: Internet

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