The following questions pertain to the laboratory preparation of hydrogen chloride gas:

(i) Write the equation for it's preparation mentioning the condition required.

(ii) Name the drying agent used in the above preparation and give a reason for the choice.

(iii) State a safety precaution taken during the preparation of hydrochloric acid.

Write balanced chemical equation for : Action of hydrochloric acid on sodium bicarbonate.

Select the correct answer from A, B, C and D : The aim of the Fountain experiment is to prove that :

(A) HCl turns blue litmus red

(B) HCl is denser than air

(C) HCl is highly soluble in water

(D) HCl fumes in moist air.

State your observations when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to :

(i) Lead nitrate soln. and the mixture is heated.

(ii) Copper carbonate.

(iii) Sodium thiosulphate.