Questions: What was transferred from the hydrochloric acid to the water molecule? a) An electron b) H^+ c) A hydrogen atom d) A water molecule

What was transferred from the hydrochloric acid to the water molecule?

Identify the components involved

Hydrochloric acid (\(\mathrm{HCl}\)) dissociates in water to form \(\mathrm{H}^{+}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\).

Determine the transfer process

In the dissociation process, the \(\mathrm{H}^{+}\) ion (proton) from the hydrochloric acid is transferred to the water molecule.

Confirm the correct option

The transfer of \(\mathrm{H}^{+}\) ion to the water molecule is the correct process described.

\(\boxed{\text{b) } \mathrm{H}^{+}}\)

\(\boxed{\text{b) } \mathrm{H}^{+}}\)