Removing H_3O^+ ions from aq. solution

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The most common chemical method for removing H3O+ ions from aqueous solutions is through titration, specifically by adding an alkali such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The net ionic equation for this acid-base reaction is H+ + OH- = H2O. While titration is often confused with neutralization, it is important to note that titration serves as a quantitative analysis method in chemistry.

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What is the most common chemical method for removing H_30^+ ions in aqueous solution? Write a net ionic equation which describes this method.
 
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It's called titration, adding alkali to the solution. Just write any acid base titration equation.

HCl + NaOH = NaCl + H_2O
H^+ + OH^- = H_2O

I don't prefer H_3O^+, it's simply false sophistication.

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loom91 said:
It's called titration

Nope, it is called neutralization. Titration is a way of quantitative analysis.



 

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