When hydrochloric acid dissolves in water what ions are formed? A)Hand Cl B)OH^- and Cl^- C)only Cl^- D)H⁺ and Cl^- E)only H¹⁺

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) dissociates in water to form H+ and Cl- ions. Therefore, when HCl dissolves in water, the ions formed are H+ (a hydrogen ion) and Cl- (a chloride ion). This is represented in choice D, which shows both H+ and Cl- ions as products of the dissociation of HCl in water. Choices A, B, C, and E are incorrect because they either show incomplete or incorrect representation of the ions formed.

When Hydrochloric Acid Dissolves in Water What Ions Are Formed