Hydron (chemistry)

In chemistry, "hydron" refers to the cation of hydrogen (H⁺). It represents a hydrogen atom that has lost its electron, resulting in a positively charged ion. This ion is fundamental in various chemical reactions, especially those involving acids and bases. In aqueous solutions, hydron interacts with water molecules to form hydronium ions (H₃O⁺), which are often what is actually present in solutions where H⁺ is discussed.