Question

Refer to the following illustration to answer this Question.

A ball model of a water molecule H sub 2 O with the label in the presence of water. A chemical formula with ball models of compounds. H is shown as a white ball. CL is show as a larger green ball. The formula is HCL arrow H super script plus added to C l subscript minus.
What is the role of water in this illustration?

A)
It Keeps things cool
B)
It separates the hydrogen ion (H+) from the chlorine ion (Cl–).
C)
It reacts to form hydrogen (H)
D)
it keeps things moist

Answer 1

Option (B) It separates the hydrogen ion (H+) from the chlorine ion (Cl–).

Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction above simply illustrate the dissociation of HCl when dissolve is water.

When HCl is dissolved in H2O, it will separate into the hydrogen ion, H+ and chloride ion Cl- as shown below

HCl —> H+ + Cl-

The water help to separate the H+ from the Cl-