Question

give the correct formula for hydrochloric acid.
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall Hydrochloric Acid Composition

Hydrochloric acid is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride gas. Hydrogen has a +1 charge ($\ce{H^+}$) and chloride (from chlorine) has a -1 charge ($\ce{Cl^-}$).

Step2: Combine Ions for Formula

To form a neutral compound, one $\ce{H^+}$ and one $\ce{Cl^-}$ combine, giving the formula $\ce{HCl}$ (in aqueous form, it's $\ce{HCl(aq)}$, but the chemical formula for the compound is $\ce{HCl}$).

Answer:

$\ce{HCl}$