What is the chemical formula of hydrochloric acid
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the chemical formula of hydrochloric acid is HCl
Explanation:
As it is an ionic compound, an electron is transferred from one element to another. In this case, hydrogen donates its one and only electron to chlorine (which needs that extra electron to have a full outer P shell).
Thus, hydrogen gains a positive charge, becoming a cation and is represented ionically as H+. Chlorine gains a negative charge, becoming an anion and is represented ionically as Cl-.
As a result, the HCl formula is derived from the fact that all compounds have a charge of 0. In this case, the +1 charge on the hydrogen neutralises the -1 charge on chlorine.
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Chemical formula of Hydrochloric acid is HCL.
Few point about it
- Molecular formula = 36.5
- Atomic ratio = 1:1 that is 1 atom of hydrogen and 1 atom of chlorine is present in HCL .
- Acidic in nature .
- Sour in test .
- Colourless
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