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What ions are present in a solution of hydrochloric acid?

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Answer:

A pure solutions has these ions: H⁺ and Cl⁻

An aqueous solution has these ions, H₃O⁺, Cl⁻ and OH⁻ from water

Step-by-step explanation:

Pure hydrochloric acid can be dissociated as this:

HCl → H⁺ + Cl⁻

If you mix HCl and water, this procces gives protons to the medium

HCl + H₂O → H₃O⁺ + Cl⁻

2H₂O → H₃O⁺ + OH⁻

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