Use the pull-down boxes to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed leave it blank. If no reaction occurs leave all boxes blank and click on "Submit". Write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid and potassium hydroxide are combined. (Use H+ instead of H3O+.)

H+  +  OH−  --> H2O

Explanation:

Hydrochloric acid is represented by the chemical formular; HCl. This is an ionic substance so in water it breaks apart into hydrohrn ions; H+ and chloride ions; Cl−. It is a strong acid, hence it completely dissociates.

Potassium Hydroxide is also an ionic substance it also breaks apart in water into potassium ions; K+ and hydroxide ions; OH−. It is a strong base, hence it completely dissociates.

The complete ionic equation for the reaction is given as;

H+  +  Cl−  +  K+  +  OH−  -->  K+  +  Cl−  +  H2O

The Hydrogen ion and the Hydroxide ions combine to form water.

The net ionic equation is given as;

H+  +  OH−  --> H2O

Cl- and K+ ions were cancelled out because they do not undergo any changes therefore are not part of the net ionic equation. They are referred to as spectator ions.

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