Question

What is the electron configuration of H+?

Answer 1

This always represents a problem in the concept of acidity.

Explanation:

When we talk of acidity in water, there is no such entity as `H^+` or `H_3O^+`. We use these species in acid/base calculations, but we use them for convenience. As far as anyone knows, the acidium species in water is a cluster of 4-5 water molecules with an extra proton; i.e. `[H_9O_4]^+`. These clusters rapidly exchange a `H^+` entity between themselves. If you play rugby, think of a maul, where the beefy forwards exchange the pill from hand to hand, and then peel off.