👉 Chelating is a chemical compound that has the ability to donate one or more of its atoms in anion form, which can be either protons (positive ions) or electrons (negative ions). This effect is known as chelation. For example, a strong chelate is a metal ion that binds to a weak base like hydrochloric acid (HCl), resulting in the formation of a salt (a substance with one or more ions). Chelating agents are often
