key term - HCl

Definition

Hydrochloric Acid, a strong monoprotic mineral acid commonly used in labs and industry.

Related terms

Strong Acid:

An acid that completely dissociates into its ions when dissolved in water. Hydrochloric Acid is an example of this.

Monoprotic Acid: An acid that can donate only one proton or hydrogen ion per molecule.

Molarity:

A measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution, often used when discussing acids like HCl.