Question

What’s the total ionic equation for NaOH reacting with HCl

Answer 1

Na⁺ (aq) + OH⁺ (aq) + H⁺ (aq) + Cl⁻ (aq) → Na⁺ (aq) + Cl⁻ (aq) + H₂O (l)

General Formulas and Concepts:

Atomic Structure

• Compounds

Aqueous Solutions

• Solubility Rules
• States of matter

Stoichiometry

• Reaction RxN Prediction
• Balancing Reactions RxN

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

NaOH reacting w/ HCl

NaOH is soluble

HCl is soluble

[RxN] NaOH (aq) + HCl (aq) → NaCl (aq) + H₂O (l)

Step 2: Total Ionic Equation

Break up soluble compounds into ionic form.

[T.I.E] Na⁺ (aq) + OH⁺ (aq) + H⁺ (aq) + Cl⁻ (aq) → Na⁺ (aq) + Cl⁻ (aq) + H₂O (l)