Protoneringstillstånd
Protoneringstillstånd, also known as protonation state, refers to the condition of a molecule or ion in which it has gained or lost a proton (H+). This process is fundamental in chemistry, particularly in the context of acids and bases. When a molecule accepts a proton, it becomes protonated, and the resulting species is called a protonated molecule or cation. Conversely, when a molecule loses a proton, it is said to be deprotonated, resulting in a deprotonated molecule or anion.
The protonation state of a molecule can significantly influence its chemical properties, such as its reactivity,
The equilibrium between protonated and deprotonated forms of a molecule is often described by the acid dissociation