(a) Write the formula of the ions which (i) acids, and (ii) bases generate in water solutions. (b) Dry HCl…
(a) Write the formula of the ions which (i) acids, and (ii) bases generate in water solutions.
(b) Dry HCl gas does not change the colour of dry litmus paper. Why ?
Solution
(a) (i) H+ / H3O+
(ii) OH-
(b) Dry HCl does not dissociate into hydrogen ions in absence of water.