Hydronium + Sodium Chloride Reaction

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The discussion revolves around the reaction between hydronium ions (H3O+) and sodium chloride (NaCl). The initial proposed reaction suggests that hydronium ions could produce hydrogen gas (H2) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH), but this is deemed incorrect. It is clarified that hydrogen gas typically requires a metal to provide electrons for its production from an acid. The conversation shifts to the possibility of using electrolysis to facilitate the reaction between H3O+ and NaCl, indicating interest in exploring alternative methods for generating hydrogen gas in this context.
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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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