A neutralization reaction between an acid and sodium hydroxide formed water and the salt named sodium sulfate. What was the form

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A neutralization reaction between an acid and sodium hydroxide formed water and the salt named sodium sulfate. What was the form

ula of the acid that was neutralized? A neutralization reaction between an acid and sodium hydroxide formed water and the salt named sodium sulfate. What was the formula of the acid that was neutralized? H2SO4 Na2SO4 H2S HCl none of the above

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myrzilka [38] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-03T20:08:52+03:00

Answer: The formula of the acid that was neutralized is $H_2SO_4$

Explanation:

Neutralization is a chemical reaction in which acid and base combine to form salt and water. Acids donate $H^+$ and bases donate $OH^-$ in water which combine to form water molecules.

As the salt formed is $Na_2SO_4$ , the acid must contain $SO_4$ and thus the acid is $H_2SO_4$

The balanced chemical reaction is ;

$H_2SO_4+2NaOH\rightarrow Na_2SO_4+2H_2O$

The formula of the acid that was neutralized is $H_2SO_4$