monoprotic Definition
(of an acid) containing only one ionizable hydrogen atom.
Using monoprotic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monoprotic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Hydrochloric acid is a monoprotic acid.
Example
Acetic acid is also a monoprotic acid.
📌
Summary: monoprotic in Brief
The term 'monoprotic' [ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈprəʊtɪk] describes an acid that contains only one ionizable hydrogen atom. Examples of monoprotic acids include hydrochloric acid and acetic acid.
