Balance H2SO4(aq)+NaOH(aq)= Na2SO4(aq)+H2O

Question

Balance H2SO4(aq)+NaOH(aq)= Na2SO4(aq)+H2O

Answer 1

In the reactants, there are a total of 3 H, 1 S, 5 O, 1 Na atoms.

In the products, there are 2 H, 1 S, 5 O, 2 Na atoms.

If we double NaOH on the left to get the extra Na atom needed for the right, we will then have 2 extra hydrogen atoms and 1 extra oxygen atom on the left.

Now, how can we add 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom to the right?

Hint: Water

The end result should be:

H2SO4 + 2NaOH = Na2SO4 + (?)H2O