What is the balanced neutralization equation for the reaction below:

Question

HClO3 (aq) + NaOH (aq) > ?

Answer 1

Neutralization reactions are a specific type of double replacement reactions. That means we have two ionic compounds that exchange ions. This is like two couples dancing and deciding to change dance partners for the next song. The positive ion from the first substance combines with the negative ion from the second giving us H+ + OH- and the positive ion from the second compound combines with the negative ion from the first compound: Na+ + ClO3-

This will give us the following balanced equation:

HClO3 (aq) + NaOH(aq) --> NaClO3(aq) + H2O(l)

Neutralizations reactions always form a salt (ionic compound that does not contain H+ or OH-) and water.

Answer 2

HCLO3 (aq) +NaOH (aq) -> NaCl + H2O

A neutralization reaction is when an acid reacts with a base. The products that will from will be a salt (NaCl) and water (H2O).

The equation is unbalanced. Good luck!