A proton (H⁺) is transferred from the hydrochloric acid to the water molecule.
Bronsted-Lowry theory is used to classify acids and bases.
Hydrochloric acid is an acid and when it reacts with water, it transfers an H⁺ ion, according to the following equation.
HCl + H₂O ⇒ Cl⁻ + H₃O⁺
A proton (H⁺) is transferred from the hydrochloric acid to the water molecule.
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