what is the net ionic equation for the rxn?

[Smooth Operater]

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How would you approach to write the net ionic equation of this rxn?

HCl (aq) + NaOH (aq) --> H2O (l) + NaCl (aq)


thanks!

 

[CyborgNinjaX]

How would you approach to write the net ionic equation of this rxn?

HCl (aq) + NaOH (aq) --> H2O (l) + NaCl (aq)


thanks!

Ask yourself: what stays the same and what changes?

H: aq --> liquid (changes)
Cl: aq --> aq (stays the same)
Na: aq --> aq (stays the same)
O: aq --> liquid (changes)

From this you can write a NIE. Take out Na and Cl. You are left with:

H (aq) + OH (aq) --> H2O(l)