Autoprotolysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000999",
  "term": "Autoprotolysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A proton transfer reaction between two identical molecules, where one molecule acts as a Brønsted acid and donates a proton, and the other acts as a Brønsted base and accepts the proton. This process generates a conjugate acid and a conjugate base. The autoprotolysis of water produces hydronium and hydroxide ions.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Brønsted acid",
    "Brønsted base",
    "proton transfer reaction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1087 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autoprotolysis/"
}