Properties of Hydrochloric Acid

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Properties of Hydrochloric Acid: Overview

In this topic, we will explore the physical and chemical properties of HCl. We will come across different chemical reactions as well. It also highlights the formation of aqua-regia and briefs on oxidation of HCl.

Important Questions on Properties of Hydrochloric Acid

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Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid.

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Choose the correct option to write the following balanced equation for hydrochloric acid and ferrous oxide

FeO(s)+2HCl (aq) _____ +_____.

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Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of magnesium oxide with hydrochloric acid. 

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Pure hydrochloric acid is a yellowish solution with a pungent odour. 

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Identify the type of reaction given below:

FeSIron (II) sulphide+2HClHydrochloric acidFeCl2Ferrous chloride+H2SHydrogen sulphide

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Identify the gas evolved Y in the following equation:

Na2SO3Sodium sulphite+HClHydrochloric acidNaClSodium chloride+Y+H2O

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Complete and balance the following equation:
AgNO3+HCl_____ +HNO3

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In the given chemical equation identify 'X':

Na2S2O3+2HCl2NaCl+H2O+SO2+X

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In the given chemical equation:

Na2S+2HCl2X+H2S

Identify X.

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Dilute HCl is used to distinguish between sodium sulphite and sodium thiosulphate.

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Hydrochloric acid reacts with weak acid salt such as sodium bicarbonate and produces sodium chloride salt and water with the liberation of a gas that turns lime water milky.

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Choose from the following list, as to what matches the description given below:

[hydrogen, carbon dioxide gas, silver chloride, HNO3, chlorine, fountain experiment, lead nitrate, sulphur, sodium sulphite, sodium nitrate]

A gas liberated when calcium hydrogen carbonate is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid.

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What happens when hydrochloric acid reacts with zinc oxide?

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Which industrial process involves hydrochloric acid?

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What happens when hydrochloric acid reacts with potassium permanganate?

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What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

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Why is hydrochloric acid added during the preparation of carbon dioxide from marble chips?

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How is concentrated hydrochloric acid stored safely?

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What happens to hydrochloric acid in the presence of AgNO3 solution?

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Which acid is formed when hydrochloric acid reacts with ethanoic anhydride?