Here's the balanced chemical equation for the reaction:
HClO₄(aq) + KOH(aq) → KClO₄(aq) + H₂O(l)
Explanation:
* Neutralization reactions involve the reaction of an acid and a base, producing a salt and water.
* In this case, perchloric acid (HClO₄) is a strong acid, and potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a strong base.
* When they react, the hydrogen ion (H⁺) from the acid combines with the hydroxide ion (OH⁻) from the base to form water (H₂O).
* The remaining ions, potassium (K⁺) and perchlorate (ClO₄⁻), combine to form the salt, potassium perchlorate (KClO₄).
