Question

Write a net ionic equation for the reaction of aqueous acetic acid and aqueous potassium hydroxide

Answer 1

Answer:

$CH_{3}CO_{2}H(aq.)+OH^{-}(aq.)\rightarrow CH_{3}CO_{2}^{-}(aq.)+H_{2}O(l)$

Explanation:

Acetic acid is an weak acid. Therefore it does not dissociate completely in aqueous solution.

Potassium hydroxide is a strong base. Therefore it dissociates completely in aqueous solution.

An acid-base reaction occurs between acetic acid and potassium hydroxide.

Molecular equation: $CH_{3}CO_{2}H(aq.)+KOH(aq.)\rightarrow KCH_{3}CO_{2}(aq.)+H_{2}O(l)$

Total ionic: $CH_{3}CO_{2}H(aq.)+K^{+}(aq.)+OH^{-}(aq.)\rightarrow K^{+}(aq.)+CH_{3}CO_{2}^{-}(aq.)+H_{2}O(l)$

Net ionic:$CH_{3}CO_{2}H(aq.)+OH^{-}(aq.)\rightarrow CH_{3}CO_{2}^{-}(aq.)+H_{2}O(l)$