What Happens When Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Dissociates in Pure Water

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Multiple Choice

What happens when hydrochloric acid (HCl) dissociates in pure water?

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

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