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Hydrogen chloride is an acidic compound formed by the reaction between hydrogen gas (H₂) and chlorine gas (Cl₂). It is a colorless gas with a sharp, pungent odor and is widely used in industry.
A substance that donates protons (H⁺ ions) when dissolved in water, resulting in an increase in H⁺ concentration.
The process through which an ionic compound breaks apart into its constituent ions when dissolved or melted.
Acid-base reaction: A chemical reaction between an acid and a base, resulting in the formation of water and a salt.