From hydrochloric acid to hydrogen chloride

In summary, it is possible to produce hydrochloric acid from hydrogen chloride by dissolving it in water or using room humidity. However, it is not possible to extract hydrogen chloride from hydrochloric acid in a cheap and efficient manner that can be scaled up for industrial use. This is because the process of producing hydrochloric acid involves dissolving the gas in water, making it impractical to extract the gas from the acid. Adding concentrated sulfuric acid to hydrochloric acid can dry and collect the HCl gas, but this method is not feasible.
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It is easy to produce hydochloric acid from hydrogen chloride by simply dissolving it into water or even with room humidity, it is sufficiently to form dense white fumes of hydrochloric acid.

But is it possible to produce or extract hydrogen chloride from hydrochloric acid?
(At best, a cheap and efficient method which can be scaled up to industrial scale)

Many thanks and I am not sure if this belong to homework section as this is not a homework...
 
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It will be a really dumb industrial procedure because you prepare the acid by dissolving the gas in water. If you add concentrated sulfuric acid to hydrochloric acid you'll be able to dry it and collect the HCl gas but it doesn't make sanse.
 

1. What is the difference between hydrochloric acid and hydrogen chloride?

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and hydrogen chloride (HCl) are often used interchangeably, but they are actually different forms of the same compound. Hydrochloric acid is a solution of hydrogen chloride in water, while hydrogen chloride is a gas at room temperature.

2. How is hydrochloric acid produced from hydrogen chloride?

Hydrochloric acid can be produced by dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in water. It can also be produced by reacting sulfuric acid with a chloride salt, such as sodium chloride, in a process called the Mannheim process.

3. What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

The chemical formula for hydrochloric acid is HCl. This means that each molecule of hydrochloric acid contains one atom of hydrogen and one atom of chlorine.

4. What are the uses of hydrochloric acid?

Hydrochloric acid has a wide range of uses in various industries. It is commonly used in the production of PVC, in the pickling of steel, in the production of fertilizers, and in the production of food additives such as citric acid.

5. Is hydrochloric acid dangerous to handle?

Hydrochloric acid is a highly corrosive substance and can be dangerous to handle. It is important to wear proper protective gear, such as gloves and goggles, when handling it. It should also be stored and used in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling the fumes.

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