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    Feb 23, 2009, 11:08 AM
    Hydrate Formula decomposes to produce HCl
    If a hydrate of the formula MClY*H20 decomposes when heated to produce HCl, what change would you expect to occur when a piece of blue litmus paper is held in the path of vapor released? Explain.
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    Feb 23, 2009, 03:00 PM

    HCl is an acid. Litmus paper turns red in the presence of acids and it turns blue in the presence of bases.

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