Question

Write a balanced equation for the reaction of NaCH3COO (also written as NaC2H3O2) and HCl

Answer 1

NaC2H3O2 + HCl =

Na is +1 the other reactant has H+ and Cl-
so Na+1 will have to combine with a negative charge non-metal
Cation with Anion, remember?

so the product is
C2H3O2 + H = NaCl
Ok, move one with the next ones

C2H3O2 is an acetate and it has a -1 charge, so it must combine with a positive charge H+

the product is then
= HC2H3O2 + NaCl

The balanced equation is therefore,
NaC2H3O2(aq) + HCl = HC2H3O2 + NaCl