Question

How do we represent the stoichiometric reaction between barium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid?

Answer 1

`Ba(OH)_2(s) + 2HCl(aq) rarr BaCl_2(aq) + 2H_2O(l)`

Explanation:

Barium hydroxide is reasonably insoluble. Added hydrochloric acid will neutralize the hydroxide function, and bring the metal up into solution, as the `Ba^(2+)(aq)` species.