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pop000
Dec 29, 2010, 06:15 AM
I need to Write the Response Neutralization Equation between Acid solution HNO3 and the solution Ca(OH)2 Calcium hydroxide (base).
in the picture you can see my answer and tell me if I correct.
thanks.
DrBob1
Dec 29, 2010, 09:18 AM
In the equqtion shown, OH2- is incorrect, the other ions are correct. The chemcal equation is NOT properly balanced. Try again and post your new answer
pop000
Dec 29, 2010, 09:29 AM
well why is not correct?
when we mix acid and base so there Response between H3O to OH-
can you Write me the correct Equation Because I have no idea how to keep from here.
thanks.
DrBob1
Dec 29, 2010, 09:49 AM
I think it is easier to write the ions from each reagent in order [Ca(OH)2 --> Ca+2 + 2OH-]
I think it is easier to write the acid as H+, instead of H3O+.
I think it is easier to write water as H-OH in neutralization reactions because you know where each part comer from. SO:
Ca(OH)2 + 2HNO3 --> Ca(NO3)2 + 2H-OH; or as the ionic equation: Ca+2 + 2OH- + 2H+ + 2NO3- --> Ca+2 + 2NO3- + 2H2O
Unknown008
Jan 8, 2011, 11:58 PM
Well, strictly speaking, the ionic equation of any acid base reaction becomes:
H^+ + OH^- \rightarrow H_2O
as the common ions on the left and the right side of the equation cancel out. :)
pop000
Jan 9, 2011, 02:53 AM
Thanks :)
pop000
Jan 9, 2011, 02:53 AM
Thank you