How to Write the Net Ionic Equation for HCl + H2O

There are three main steps for writing the net ionic equation for HCl + H2O (Hydrochloric acid + Water). First, we balance the molecular equation.
Second, we write the states and break the soluble ionic compounds into their ions (these are the strong electrolytes with an (aq) after them). Finally, we cross out any spectator ions. These are the ions that appear on both sides of the ionic equation.
If you are unsure if a compound is soluble when writing net ionic equations you should consult a solubility table for the compound.
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General Steps:
1. Write the balanced molecular equation.
2. Write the state (s, l, g, aq) for each substance.
3. Split soluble compounds into ions (the complete ionic equation).
4. Cross out the spectator ions on both sides of complete ionic equation.
5. Write the remaining substances as the net ionic equation.
Writing and balancing net ionic equations is an important skill in chemistry and is essential for understanding solubility, electrochemistry, and focusing on the substances and ions involved in the chemical reaction and ignoring those that don’t (the spectator ions).
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[@akashgoswami4038]

Dr B, Could you please upload vids on Chemical Kinetics as well?

[@kavya2807]

Good explanation 👍

[@divyaagarwal7300]

can it be written in form like H3OCl

[@vinitaparkar4831]

thanku very much

[@wbreslyn]

Welcome!

[@suvarnaangre9192]

Hi dr b pl can u tell me how to complete hcl+h2o reaction pl

[@wbreslyn]

Since HCl is a strong acid it will dissociate completely in water. So you'll get H+ (aq) and Cl- (aq). The H+ is often written as H3O+ when it's in water.
- Dr. B

[@wbreslyn]

This might be helpful:
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[@suvarnaangre9192]

Thank u so much dr b

[@macchFTW]

thankx

[@wbreslyn]

You're welcome!

[@abdulmuhsenmeshal872]

Please Dr.B I want you to do for me a favour please download videos for rate of reactions and chemical energetics, plz I get bored from these repetitive topics how to do ionic equations and all that ,plz change the topic!!!!

[@wbreslyn]

That's interesting, I haven't done much with rate of reactions. I sort of get on a topic and then do a bunch of videos on specific reactions people get stuck on. I'll put energetics and rate of reaction on my list to do (but then I'll probably do a lot of those!) --- Dr. B

[@abdulmuhsenmeshal872]

@@wbreslyn thanks Dr.B !!

[@BOB_VOX]

Yeah but there is one thing HCl in reality is gas but when add it with water you get HCl(aq) that make sense its dissolved in water.