This movie shows a molecular dynamics simulation of dilute H3O+ ions in bulk water at 1 atm and 300 K, using a non-reactive potential that strictly allows for vehicular diffusion. The motion of the hydroniums is relatively small compared to the simulation with a reactive potential that allows for both vehicular and structural diffusion.
  • White = H
  • Red = O in water molecule
  • Green = O in Hydronium Ion