Question

What happens when you mix an acid and a base together?

Answer 1

An acid base reaction occurs, with the formation of water, and a salt.

Explanation:

The classic reaction is that between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide;

`HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) rarr NaCl(aq) + H_2O(l)`

Can you give the products and word equations for the following acid base reactions:

`HNO_3(aq) + NaOH(aq) rarr ???`

`HI(aq) + KOH(aq) rarr ???`

`H_2SO_4(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) rarr ???`