NIE: Acids + Strong Base OB

Question

Write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of hydrobromic acid and barium hydroxide are combined.

Answer 1

Whenever an acid and a base react, the products will be H2O(l) and a salt. If the salt is soluble, the net ion (NIE) will be some multiple of H⁺(aq) +OH^-(aq) ==> H2O(l)

In the current situation, we have...

2HBr(aq) + Ba(OH)₂(aq) ==> 2H₂O(l) + BaBr₂(aq)

NIE: 2H⁺(aq) + 2OH^-(aq) ==>2H₂O(l)