equivalent entity
Entity corresponding to the transfer of a
H
+
ion in a neutralization reaction, of an electron in a redox reaction, or to a magnitude of
charge number
equal to 1 in ions. Examples:
H
2
SO
4
,
KMnO
4
,
Fe
3+
.
Source:
Physical Chemistry Division, unpublished
H2SO4,
KMnO4,
Fe3+.