Question

Write the balanced equation for the neutralization of acetic acid (CH3COOH) by sodium hydroxide (NaOH).

Answer 1

Answer: The balanced chemical equation is written below.

Explanation:

Neutralization reaction is defined as the reaction in which an acid reacts with a base to produce salt and water molecule.

$HX+BOH\rightarrow BX+H_2O$

Here, acetic acid is the acid and sodium hydroxide is a base.

The chemical equation for the reaction of acetic acid and sodium hydroxide follows:

$CH_3COOH+NaOH\rightarrow CH_3COONa+H_2O$

By Stoichiometry of the reaction:

1 mole of acetic acid reacts with 1 mole of sodium hydroxide to produce 1 mole of sodium acetate and 1 mole of water.

Hence, the balanced chemical equation is written above.