How to make hydrochloric acid?

Answer 1

Warning: This experiment releases toxic hydrogen chloride gas. This experiment must be done in a fumehood or outside. The containers must be glass to withstand the acid. Chemicals: conc. sulfuric acid,sodium chloride,distilled water

Equipment: Round bottomed flask,funnel,test tube,bunsen burner, tripod, gauze mat, stopper with hole in the middle, 3 tubes, 3 1-inch length flexible rubber tubes, stand

METHOD

hold the round bottomed flask with the stand. Pour the sulfuric acid and sodium chloride in the round bottomed flask. Quickly place the stopper in the neck of the flask. Connect the 3 glass tubes and the 3 rubber tubes into a U-shape. connect one end to the stopper and the other in the water. Heat the water with the Bunsen burner and wait about a hour.

NOTE

Before you start the experiment you should connect the 3 tubes and the 3 rubber tubes first before you pour the acid and sodium chloride in (unless you are a CRAZY SCIENTIST)!

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Hydrochloric acid is only the solution of hydrogen chloride in water.

For the industrial production of hydrogen chloride see the link below.

Answer 2

Hydrochloric acid is typically produced by dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in water. It is a highly corrosive acid and best left to be handled by professionals and in industrial settings. Attempting to make hydrochloric acid at home is not recommended due to safety concerns.