Question

Write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of nitric acid and sodium hydroxide are combined.

Be sure to specify states such as (aq) or (s).

Answer 1

H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) -------> H2O(l)

Step-by-step explanation:

We must first write the molecular reaction equation as follows;

HNO3(aq) + NaOH(aq) ------>NaNO3(aq) + H2O(l)

The complete ionic equation is;

H^+(aq) + NO3^-(aq) + Na^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) -------> Na^+(aq) + NO3^-(aq) + H2O(l)

The net ionic equation therefore is;

H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) -------> H2O(l)