Hydronium + Sodium Chloride Reaction

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The reaction between hydronium ions (H3O+) and sodium chloride (NaCl) does not produce hydrogen gas (H2) as initially proposed. Instead, the correct approach to generate hydrogen gas from a saline solution involves electrolysis, which separates water into hydrogen and oxygen. The presence of sodium chloride facilitates the conductivity of the solution but does not directly participate in the formation of hydrogen gas. Therefore, the reaction should be analyzed in the context of electrolysis rather than a direct chemical reaction.

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Hello again forum!

I'm doing a few experiments at home with a protonated saline solution and need some assistance. What is the reaction between the hydronium ion and sodium chloride. I think it's:

H30(+) + NaCl => H2 + H(+) + NaOH

but I'm not sure. :confused: Any advice would be great appreciated!
 
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Consider H+. In order to get H2 from 2 of those, you'd also need 2 electrons. The only way I know of to get hydrogen gas from an acid is to react it with a metal, which easily provides the electrons it needs. That alone would prevent your proposed reaction from occurring.
 
Thanks for the response!

What if I used electrolysis? What would the reaction for H3O + NaCl be?
 

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