HClO₃

Definition

HClO₃ is the chemical formula for chloric acid, which is an oxoacid. It is a strong acid that dissociates completely in water to release hydrogen ions (H+).

Related terms

Oxoacids: Acids containing oxygen atoms bonded to one or more hydrogen atoms, along with at least one other element.

Strong Acid:

An acid that completely dissociates (breaks apart) into its constituent ions when dissolved in water.

Dissociation:

The separation of molecules or compounds into their constituent atoms or ions.