hydraatioreaktio
Hydraatioreaktio, often translated as hydration reaction, refers to a chemical reaction where water molecules are added to a substance. This process is fundamental in chemistry and biology. In inorganic chemistry, hydration reactions are common when ionic compounds dissolve in water. The water molecules surround the ions, stabilizing them and facilitating their dissolution. For example, when sodium chloride dissolves in water, the polar water molecules orient themselves with their partial positive hydrogen atoms towards the negative chloride ions and their partial negative oxygen atoms towards the positive sodium ions, a process known as solvation.
In organic chemistry, hydration reactions typically involve the addition of water across a double or triple
Hydration is also a vital biological process. In living organisms, water is essential for numerous biochemical