๐Ÿงชap chemistry review

Hydrochloric Acid

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Hydrochloric acid is a strong, corrosive acid that is commonly used in laboratories and industry. It's composed of hydrogen chloride (HCl) dissolved in water.

AP course connection

Topic 8.1: 8.1 Introduction to Acids and Bases

Unit 8

"Hydrochloric Acid" also found in:

2,589 studying โ†’