HCl is the formula for _____. A) the hydronium ion B) hydrochloric acid C) hydrogen peroxide D) sodium hydroxide
Biology · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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HCl is the formula for B) hydrochloric acid.
Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid that consists of hydrogen and chlorine atoms. When dissolved in water, it dissociates into hydronium ions (H₃O⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻), contributing to its highly acidic properties.