Question

When a hydrochloric acid solution is combined with a potassium hydroxide solution, an acid-base reaction occurs. write a balanced molecular equation for this reaction. Write a net ionic equation for this reaction.

Answer 1

HCl(aq) + KOH(aq) ⇒ KCl(aq) + H₂O(l)

Explanation:

Hydrochloric acid is an acid because it releases H⁺ in an aqueous solution.

Potassium hydroxide is a base because it releases OH⁻ in an aqueous solution.

When an acid reacts with a base they form a salt and water. This is a neutralization reaction. The neutralization reaction between hydrochloric acid and potassium hydroxide is:

HCl(aq) + KOH(aq) ⇒ KCl(aq) + H₂O(l)