H3O+ explanation

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Jaden Haskins 2E
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H3O+ explanation

Postby Jaden Haskins 2E » Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:37 pm

If H+(aq) is "code" for H3O+, then would you need to write H3O+(aq) because that coordination compound is also in water? or would you omit the state of matter because it is technically including it in the compound?

Gabby Magat 3F
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Re: H3O+ explanation

Postby Gabby Magat 3F » Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:42 pm

I think you still put (aq) despite H3O+ arising from the reaction between H2O and H+ since you do so for the rest of the reactants/products (correct me if my reasoning is wrong!). But the (aq) in front of H3O+ does hint that there is water in the compound.

Jiwon_Chae_3L
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Re: H3O+ explanation

Postby Jiwon_Chae_3L » Thu Dec 03, 2020 11:22 pm

I think you should still include the aqueous notation as H3O+ if for no other reason than clarity.

Nathan Lao 2I
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Re: H3O+ explanation

Postby Nathan Lao 2I » Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:21 am

I'm pretty sure you would still write the (aq). The reaction is still occurring in water, so the H3O+ would be denoted as aqueous.
When in doubt, I don't think writing a state of matter in reaction equations will do any harm (unless its incorrectly identified).

Kaiya_PT_1H
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Re: H3O+ explanation

Postby Kaiya_PT_1H » Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:42 pm

I think the other people are right, better to be safe than sorry and include (aq)!


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