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By Arrhenius's definition it isdissociatesin water to release H+. Which it does:
HCl (in water) --> H+ + Cl-
By the Bronsted-Lowry definition it is a proton donor, which it is. It only becomes an acid in water.
Water has a limiting effect on the strength of acids and bases. All strong acids behave the same in water -- 1 M solutions of the strong acids all behave as 1 M solutions of the H3O+ ion -- and very weak acids cannot act as acids in water. Acid-base reactions don't have to occur in water, however.
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What reaction is when you mix hydrochloric acid and calcium chloride?
Any reaction between HCl and CaCl2; an acidic solution is formed containing calcium, hydrogen and chloride ions.
Why is the aqueous solution of ammonium chloride acidic?
Ammonium chloride dissociates 100% into ions in solution. The ammonium ions interact with the hydroxide ions from the water removing them from the solution. This increases the concentration of hydrogen ions, increasing the acidity of the solution. We say that a solution of ammonium chloride is acidic by hydrolysis.
Why is a acid called a acid?
They are acidic due to hydrogen ions. The more hydrogen ions converted from the original solution there are the more acidic it will be. For example Hydrochloric Acid converts more hydrogen ions from (hydrogen + water + chloride) solution than citric acid does from its respective solution...
Can potassium chloride be prepared from zinc and hydrogen chloride?
No, reacting zinc with hydrogen chloride will yield zinc chloride and hydrogen gas. Potassium chloride can be prepared by reacting potassium with hydrogen chloride or (more safely) potassium hydroxide with hydrogen chloride.
What is the chemical equation for hydrogen chloride?
Hydrogen ion has the oxidation state of +1 and chloride ion has the oxidation state of -1. Thus the molecular formula of hydrogen chloride is HCl. Although it has the same molecular formula as hydrochloric acid, it is an acidic gas.
Why is aqueous hydrogen chloride acidic?
who knows? find out in the next episode of dragonball Z
Is the compound HCl is acid or base?
Strongly acidic
What reaction is when you mix hydrochloric acid and calcium chloride?
Any reaction between HCl and CaCl2; an acidic solution is formed containing calcium, hydrogen and chloride ions.
Why is the aqueous solution of ammonium chloride acidic?
Ammonium chloride dissociates 100% into ions in solution. The ammonium ions interact with the hydroxide ions from the water removing them from the solution. This increases the concentration of hydrogen ions, increasing the acidity of the solution. We say that a solution of ammonium chloride is acidic by hydrolysis.
Is hydrogen toxic to humans?
in pure quantities, yes. in general atmosphere, no.
Is Hydrogen chloride a salt?
Hydrogen chloride can emit protons to the medium. It is not a salt but a strong acid.
Why is a acid called a acid?
They are acidic due to hydrogen ions. The more hydrogen ions converted from the original solution there are the more acidic it will be. For example Hydrochloric Acid converts more hydrogen ions from (hydrogen + water + chloride) solution than citric acid does from its respective solution...
Can potassium chloride be prepared from zinc and hydrogen chloride?
No, reacting zinc with hydrogen chloride will yield zinc chloride and hydrogen gas. Potassium chloride can be prepared by reacting potassium with hydrogen chloride or (more safely) potassium hydroxide with hydrogen chloride.
Is hydrogen acidic?
No. Hydrogen, H2, is neutral. H+ ions are acidic.
Why is hydrogen chloride not collected over water?
Hydrogen chloride is soluble in water, so attempting to collect it over water would result in a significant amount of the gas being lost as it goes into an aqueous solution that will soon become dangerously acidic.
Is ammonium chloride a base or acid?
Ammonium chloride is a mildly acidic salt.
Is chloride a solution?
it is a gas which is acidic in nature when it combines with sodium it forms sodium chloride which is acidic
