Auto-ionization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000987",
  "term": "Auto-ionization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The spontaneous dissociation of a molecule into ions without external influence, often occurring in pure liquids where solvent molecules react with each other. This process establishes an equilibrium between the neutral molecules and their corresponding ions. A common example is the auto-ionization of water, forming hydronium and hydroxide ions.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "ionization",
    "moiety"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 206 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. 'Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)' on page 1547 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/auto-ionization/"
}