What Happens When Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)is Added to Pure Water

question 1

Multiple Choice

What happens when hydrochloric acid (HCl) is added to pure water?

• A)The HCl molecules separate into H+ and Cl- ions.
• B)The water has a decrease of H+ ions.
• C)The HCl molecules float on top of the water.
• D)The concentration of OH- ions increases.
• E)The pH of the solution increases.

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