Meaning & use
Ionizable
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Capable of being converted into ions, typically by the loss or gain of electrons.
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Acids contain ionizable hydrogen atoms that separate from the molecule in water.
The compound's ionizable groups change its charge depending on the pH of the solution.
A note on using this word
This term appears frequently in chemistry and biochemistry when describing molecules, like amino acids, that carry a charge under certain conditions.
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