Question

Complete the ionization reaction of butanoic acid (ch3ch2ch2cooh) in water. include all hydrogen atoms and charges.

Answer 1

The   dissociation  of  butanoic   acid  in  water  gives  CH3CH2CH2COO^-    and  H+

This  is  according  to  the  following  equation

CH3CH2CH2COOH +  H2O   --->CH3CH2CH2COO^-   +   H^+

Answer 2

Answer:

CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH → H⁺ + CH₃CH₂CH₂COO⁻  

Explanation:

Butanoic acid is an organic acid that dissociates in water to release a proton.  

CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH → H⁺ + CH₃CH₂CH₂COO⁻  

Butanoic acid is also known as a carboxylic acid, where -COOH is the carboxylic group. The anion CH₃CH₂CH₂COO⁻  is known as butanoate.

H⁺ + H₂O → H₃O⁺

The proton released combines with water to form hydronium ion.