What is the BALANCED chemical reaction for the titration performed in this lab demonstration? What does this balanced equation tell us that is so important with respect to this particular lab exercise, and how do you mathematically use this information in this lab?

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vshiroky · Answer

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vshiroky · Answer

The balanced chemical reaction for the titration performed in this lab demonstration is: NaCOOH(aq)+NaOH(aq)=Na(CH3COO)(aq)+H2O(l). A basic solution has positive ions and OH- ions like Na+ and OH-. Acid solutions have H3O+ and negative ions like CH3COOH + H20 -> H3O+ + CH3COO-. When basic and acid mix, positive and negative ions will bond: Na+ + CH3COO- -> CH3COO-Na+(aq) and the H3O+ and OH- will also bond.

Is this right @iPwnBunnies

ipwnbunnies · Answer

This looks right, however you accidently put NaCOOH at the beginning of your explanation.

vshiroky · Answer

should is be ch3cooh?

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Yeah.

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Wait, no. It should be the first reactant in that picture.

ipwnbunnies · Answer

The acetic acid.

vshiroky · Answer

Isn't that what i have? I'm confused I think

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Omg my mistake. I'm going blind lol.

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Yeah, the CH3COOH