【】Is HCl (Hydrochloric acid) an Acid or Base?

Is HCl (Hydrochloric acid) an Acid or Base?


Answer:

HCl (Hydrochloric acid) is an acid.


Explanation:

Today we will know about whether HCl (hydrochloric acid) is an acid or Base in just four steps.
              Step-1:

HCl gives hydrogen ion into water ,H₂O.We know that an acid gives hydrogen ion  in water.So HCl is an acid.HCl is an acid according to Arrhenius concept of acid and base concept.

HCl ----> Cl  + H+

             
           Step-2:

HCl reacts with an base to produce salt and water.So HCl is an acid.

HCl +NaOH ----> NaCl  + H₂O


HCl =Acid
NaOH =Base
NaCl=Salt
H₂O =Water


              Step-3:

HCl gives proton(H+) to a base NH₃.Since HCl is a proton donar , HCl is an acid.According to Brønsted–Lowry concept of acid and base, also called proton theory of acids and basesHCl is an acid.

HCl +NH₃ ---->  NH₄Cl

             
           Step-4:

HCl turns blue litmus paper into red.We know that an acid can do that.So,HCl is an acid.















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