What does a water molecule that loses a hydrogen ion become? Chemistry Acids and Bases Acids and Bases 1 Answer anor277 Jul 3, 2016 An hydroxide ion, #HO^-# Explanation: #H_2O rarr H^+ + ""^(-)OH# Answer link Related questions How do resonance structures affect acidity? How does carbon dioxide change the acid-base condition of a solution? Why do strong acids have a low pH? Is neutralization a double replacement reaction? Why is NaH a strong base? Is HBr a strong acid? Is HF a strong acid? Why does neutralization occur? Do strong acids completely dissociate in water? How can I calculate pH of weak acid? See all questions in Acids and Bases Impact of this question 2126 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License