Hydrogen Chloride Gas Dissociates in Water... Flashcards
1
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What can halogens combine with hydrogen to form?
A
Hydrogen halides e.g hydrogen chloride and hydrogen bromide
2
Q
What is hydrogen chloride like?
A
Chemical formula HCl
Gas at room temp
3
Q
What happens when hydrogen chloride is dissolved in water?
A
The HCl molecules split up into H+ ions and Cl- ions - dissociation
4
Q
What is the solution formed called?
A
Hydrochloric acid
5
Q
Why is hydrochloric acid an acidic solution?
A
It contains H+ ions
6
Q
Check diagram page 32
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