What Atom in the Hydronium Ion, H₃O⁺, Bears the Positive

question 98

Multiple Choice

What atom in the hydronium ion, H₃O⁺, bears the positive charge?

• A)the hydrogen atom
• B)the oxygen atom
• C)Neither atom bears a positive charge.
• D)Hydrogen and oxygen equally share the positive charge.

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