Why do so many chemistry textbooks insist on still using this error involving acids?
spiderhedron asked:
The error is their stating that adding acids to water increases “hydrogen ion” (H+) concentration. As you probably know, what really happens is that adding acids to water increases hydronium ion (H3O+) concentration. Some textbooks get it right, but why can’t they ALL fix this mistake?
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The error is their stating that adding acids to water increases “hydrogen ion” (H+) concentration. As you probably know, what really happens is that adding acids to water increases hydronium ion (H3O+) concentration. Some textbooks get it right, but why can’t they ALL fix this mistake?
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:38 am
i don’t have the slightest idea why don’t you send a letter about this to the people who write and print the books you might be able to nip this problem in the bud.