How do you write the net ionic equation for NaOH and HNO3?

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The net ionic equation for the reaction between sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and nitric acid (HNO3) is H+ + OH- → H2O. The balanced molecular equation is NaOH + HNO3 → NaNO3 + H2O. This discussion also highlights the importance of correctly identifying chemical formulas, noting that phosphorous anhydride is P4O6, not P2O3, and phosphoric anhydride is P4O10, despite common misconceptions.

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Could someone check my work? I need to write out the net ionic equation, when applicable.

Diphosphourous trioxide gas is bubbled into water.
My answer:
P_2 O_3 + 3H_2 O ------> 2H_3 PO_3

A solution of sodium hydroxide is added to nitric acid.
Na(OH) + HNO_3 -------> HOH + NANO_3

For the second, could someone help balance and write out net ionic equation?
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#1 is acceptable, but note that it has been found that the correct formula for phosphoruous anhydride is actually P4O6, not P2O3 (sames goes with phosphoric anhydride which should be P4O10, even though it is often still called by its older name phosphorous pentoxide, P2O5)

2) You've already got it balanced:

NaOH + HNO3 --> NaNO3 + H2O

Break everything into ions:

Na+ + OH- + H+ + NO3- --> Na+ + NO3- + H2O

Cancel out same species:

H+ + OH- --> H2O

Note: The above net ionic equation applies to any acid-base neutralization.
 

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