Hydrogen chloride in aqueous solution is commonly known as hydrochloric acid.
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Hydrogen chloride is known as hydrochloric acid when dissolved in water. It is a strong acid with the chemical formula HCl.
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction between hydrogen and chlorine to form hydrogen chloride is: H2 + Cl2 → 2HCl
Zinc chloride and hydrogen gas are produced when zinc reacts with hydrogen chloride.
Hydrogen chloride gas is colorless.
The chemical formula for zinc chloride is ZnCl2, and for hydrogen gas, it is H2.
To test for chloride ions in hydrogen chloride, you can add silver nitrate solution. A white precipitate of silver chloride will form if chloride ions are present in the hydrogen chloride solution.