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It is a strong acid because it water it completely dissociates into H+ and Cl- ions.
This is due to the covalent bond in HCl being relatively weak.
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Is hydrochlric acid a strong or weak acid?
Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is a strong acid.
Is HClO a acid or a base?
No. HCl is the formula for hydrochloric acid (a strong acid).
Is HCL strong or weak acid or base?
HCl is a strong acid because it almost completely dissociates into H and Cl- ions in solution. It "donates" its H ions to the water. HCl is produced in the stomach, and because it is a strong acid (has a low pH), it helps in the process of digestion by killing bacteria in the food that we consume.
What type of substance is HCl?
HCl is hydrochloric acid, which is a very strong acid, with a low pH.
Is Hcl a strong acid because it is highly ionized?
yes; HCL is
Why does 1m solution of hcl considered more acidic than 1m soltion of ch3ooh?
because hcl is more acidic than ch3cooh. ch3cooh (ethanoic acid) is a weak acid whereas hcl is a very strong acid.
Is hydrochlric acid a strong or weak acid?
Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is a strong acid.
Is HClO a acid or a base?
No. HCl is the formula for hydrochloric acid (a strong acid).
Is HCl a weak base?
HCl is a strong acid, not a base.
Is HCL strong or weak acid or base?
HCl is a strong acid because it almost completely dissociates into H and Cl- ions in solution. It "donates" its H ions to the water. HCl is produced in the stomach, and because it is a strong acid (has a low pH), it helps in the process of digestion by killing bacteria in the food that we consume.
Is 0.001mhcl a strong acid?
HCl is a strong acid no matter the molarity or molality.
What is HCl acid?
HCl is Hydrochloric acid (one hydrogen and one chloride) a strong acid (disassociates readily).
What type of substance is HCl?
HCl is hydrochloric acid, which is a very strong acid, with a low pH.
Is Hcl a strong acid because it is highly ionized?
yes; HCL is
How do you describe acide?
Hydrochloric acid, HCl, is a strong acid.
What is a common strong acid?
On of the common strong acids is HCl
Is Hcl strong or weak electrolyte?
yes, hydrochloric acid is a strong acid, so it is a strong electrolyte.
