Balancing Neutralization Reactions
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Objective
I can predict the products of a neutralization reaction and write a balanced chemical equation.
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Key concepts
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A neutralization reaction occurs when an acid and a base react to form water and an ionic salt.
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For a strong acid and strong base to produce a neutral solution, they must be mixed in stoichiometric amounts.
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The strength of the acid and base determines if the resulting solution is acidic, basic, or neutral, but all qualify as neutralization reactions.
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Practice
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Which two products are ALWAYS formed when a strong acid reacts completely with a strong base in a neutralization reaction?
Predict the products and write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) and potassium hydroxide (KOH).
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“Write a balanced chemical equation for the neutralization reaction between sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) and potassium hydroxide (KOH). Predict the products of the reaction.”
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