Question

Take a look at the following chemical equation. Complete the following: balance the equation, explain how the conversation of matter supports your answer, and identify the type of reaction.

Answer 1

2 NaOH + H₂SO₄ ⇒ Na₂SO₄ + H₂O

We can see that Lavoisier's law of conservation of matter is obeyed because we have the same type and amount of elements on both sides of the equation.

Neutralization reaction.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's consider the following unbalanced equation. This is a neutralization reaction.

NaOH + H₂SO₄ ⇒ Na₂SO₄ + H₂O

First, we will balance Na atoms by multiplying NaOH by 2.

2 NaOH + H₂SO₄ ⇒ Na₂SO₄ + H₂O

Then, we get the balanced equation by multiplying H₂O by 2.

2 NaOH + H₂SO₄ ⇒ Na₂SO₄ + H₂O

We can see that Lavoisier's law of conservation of matter is obeyed because we have the same type and amount of elements on both sides of the equation.