Question

Write balanced molecular equations for each of the following neutralization reactions. a) acetic acid reacts with potassium hydroxide

Answer 1

The balanced molecular equation for the neutralization reaction between acetic acid and potassium hydroxide is:

CH3COOH + KOH → KCH3COO + H2O

In this reaction, acetic acid (CH3COOH) reacts with potassium hydroxide (KOH) to produce potassium acetate (KCH3COO) and water (H2O). The reaction is a neutralization reaction because the acid and base react to form a salt (potassium acetate) and water.