J.9 in textbook

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BB Dis 1H
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J.9 in textbook

Postby BB Dis 1H » Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:13 am

Question: Identify the salt that is produced from the acid–base neutralization reaction between (a) potassium hydroxide and acetic acid,
(b) ammonia and phosphoric acid; (c) calcium hydroxide and bromous acid; (d) sodium hydroxide and hydrosulfuric acid,
(both atoms react). Write the complete ionic equation for each reaction.

Hi can someone explain how to start out this problem? I was looking at the answer key to try and get an idea of what to do, but I am stuck. Thank you!

Emma Swanton 1G
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Re: J.9 in textbook

Postby Emma Swanton 1G » Sun Dec 05, 2021 11:50 am

Hey! When I start acid-base neutralization reactions, I write out the separate ions first. For example, potassium hydroxide and acetic acid would look like:
K+ + OH- + CH3COO- + H+
Next, we know acid-base neutralization reactions typically form water and a salt, so to make that applicable I would then form the products:
K+ + OH- + CH3COO- + H+ --> H2O + KCH3COO
I hope this helps!


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