Complete the balanced chemical reaction for the following weak base with a strong acid. In this case, write the resulting acid and base as its own species in the reaction. CH₃NH₂(aq) + HClO₃(aq) →??

Question

I am unsure how to balance out the H atoms since the acid should lose an H and become a conjugate base on the product's side, right?

Answer 1

To add to the "explanation" of @Cameron L,, I offer the following:

CH₃NH₂(aq) + HClO₃(aq) ==> CH₃NH₃⁺(aq) + ClO₃^-(aq)

Answer 2

In this case the amine group on the organic molecule will associate with the free hydrogen ions from the acid. The right hand side will have charged aqueous ions of CH3NH3+ and ClO3-