What is the name of the compound HCl? Is it a strong or weak acid?
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What is the name of the compound HCl? Is it a strong or weak acid?
Arrhenius Model:
Often, we can classify substances as acids or bases by using the Arrhenius Model. An Arrhenius acid is able to increase the molar concentration of hydrogen ions while an Arrhenius base increases the concentration of hydroxide ions. In this model, we can classify metal hydroxides as Arrhenius bases and binary acids as Arrhenius acids.
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View this answerHydrochloric acid has the chemical formula HCl. It is a strong acid that completely dissociates in aqueous solution.
It is a monoprotic acid that...
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