Reaction:
Aqueous hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with aqueous barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)₂) to produce aqueous barium chloride (BaCl₂) and water (H₂O).
Balanced Chemical Equation:
2 HCl(aq) + Ba(OH)₂(aq) → BaCl₂(aq) + 2 H₂O(l)
Explanation:
* This is a neutralization reaction. Acids (like HCl) and bases (like Ba(OH)₂) react to form salt and water.
* Barium chloride (BaCl₂) is the salt formed in this reaction. It dissolves in water, forming an aqueous solution.
* Water (H₂O) is the other product.
Key Points:
* Not "chloride water": Chloride ions (Cl⁻) are present in the solution, but they don't form a separate compound called "chloride water".
* Double Displacement Reaction: This reaction is also considered a double displacement reaction, where the positive and negative ions switch partners.
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