Equation for the ionization of hydrochloric acid?

Answer 1

The equation for the ionization of hydrochloric acid is as follows:

HCl(aq) + H2O(l) --> H3O+(aq) + Cl-(aq)

Note that 'free' protons, H+, do not exist in aqueous solution, and thus it is more proper to illustrate the proton transfer to water, instead of simply dissociating the acid into ions.

Answer 2

The equation for the ionization of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in water is: HCl (aq) -> H+ (aq) + Cl- (aq). This reaction involves the dissociation of HCl into hydrogen ions (H+) and chloride ions (Cl-) in aqueous solution.