When KCl is added to water (H2O), it undergoes a dissociation reaction.
The reaction can be written as:
KCl (s) + H2O (l) → K+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)
In this reaction, the solid KCl dissolves in water to form aqueous K+ ions (potassium ions) and Cl- ions (chloride ions). These ions are surrounded by water molecules, resulting in a homogeneous solution. This process is known as solvation or hydration.
