Balance NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H₂O
NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l)
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NaOH(aq)+HCl(aq)→NaCl(aq)+H₂O(l)
Balanced
Atoms on each side
| Atom | As writtenleft : right | Balancedleft : right |
|---|---|---|
| Na | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| O | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| H | 2:2 | 2:2 |
| Cl | 1:1 | 1:1 |
Check atoms
How to balance it, step by step
- Count each element on both sides. Every count already matches, so no coefficients are needed.
- Check: Na 1 = 1, O 1 = 1, H 2 = 2, Cl 1 = 1. Balanced.
What happens
It is a neutralisation reaction: an acid, or an acidic oxide, reacts with a base to give a salt and water. The classic neutralisation: a base and an acid give common salt and water.
Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid: quick answers
What is the balanced equation for sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid?
NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l). It is already balanced as written, so every coefficient is 1. Each side then has 1 Na, 1 O, 2 H and 1 Cl.
What type of reaction is sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid?
It is a neutralisation reaction: an acid, or an acidic oxide, reacts with a base to give a salt and water. The classic neutralisation: a base and an acid give common salt and water.
How do you balance NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H₂O?
Count the atoms of each element on both sides: 1 Na, 1 O, 2 H and 1 Cl. They already match, so no coefficients are needed.