Question

For the reaction between aqueous solutions of acetic acid (CH3COOH) and barium hydroxide, Ba(OH)2, write

Answer 1

Answer:

See explanation.

Explanation:

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In this case, since we are asked to note down the complete molecular equation, complete ionic equation and the net ionic equation for the reaction between acetic acid (weak acid) and barium hydroxide (strong base), we proceed as shown below:

- Complete molecular equation:

$2CH_3COOH(aq)+Ba(OH)_2(aq)\rightarrow Ba(CH_3COO)_2(aq)+2H_2O(l)$

- Complete ionic equation: in this case, since acetic acid is a weak one, it is not ionized, so we do this:

$2CH_3COOH(aq)+Ba^{2+}(aq)+2OH^-(aq)\rightarrow Ba^{2+}(aq)+2CH_3COO^-(aq)+2H_2O(l)$

- Net ionic equation: in this case, we cancel out the barium ions as they are the spectators one because they are present at both reactants and products:

$2CH_3COOH(aq)+2OH^-(aq)\rightarrow 2CH_3COO^-(aq)+2H_2O(l)\\\\CH_3COOH(aq)+OH^-(aq)\rightarrow CH_3COO^-(aq)+H_2O(l)$

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