Why is HCI(g) capable of being dissolved in water?
1 Answer
The polarity of HCl and the fact that it results in a strong acid both play a role in accounting for the solubility.
Explanation:
There are two factors that contribute to the solubility of HCl in water.
First, there is a considerable difference in electronegativity between the two elements, which causes the HCl molecule (like water itself) to be polar.
The dipole on the solute
Secondly, HCl (aq) is a strong acid, which means it ionizes to a very high degree (essentially 100%) in the presence of water. The H atom is removed as a hydrogen ion,