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Is hydrochloric acid an electrolyte?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether hydrochloric acid can conduct electricity when dissolved in water, which is related to its ability to dissociate into ions.

Answer

HCl is a strong electrolyte.

The final answer is HCl is a strong electrolyte.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is HCl is a strong electrolyte.

More Information

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) dissociates completely in water into hydrogen (H⁺) and chloride (Cl⁻) ions, making it a strong electrolyte capable of conducting electricity well.

Tips

A common mistake is to confuse HCl gas with its aqueous solution. HCl gas in its molecular state is a non-electrolyte, but it becomes a strong electrolyte when dissolved in water.

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