Removing H_3O^+ ions from aq. solution

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The discussion centers around the methods for removing H3O+ ions from aqueous solutions, specifically focusing on chemical methods and the appropriate terminology for these processes. Participants explore the concept of titration and neutralization in this context.

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  • One participant suggests that titration is the common method for removing H3O+ ions by adding alkali to the solution.
  • Another participant provides a net ionic equation for an acid-base titration, specifically mentioning the reaction between HCl and NaOH.
  • Some participants argue that the term "titration" is not accurate in this context, asserting that the process should be referred to as "neutralization" instead.
  • A later reply reinforces the distinction between titration as a quantitative analysis method and neutralization as the chemical process of removing H3O+ ions.

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Participants express disagreement regarding the terminology used to describe the process of removing H3O+ ions, with some favoring "titration" and others advocating for "neutralization." The discussion remains unresolved on this point.

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There is a lack of consensus on the definitions and distinctions between titration and neutralization, which may depend on the context of their use in chemical analysis versus chemical reactions.

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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.

[tex]HCl + NaOH = NaCl + H_2O[/tex]
[tex]H^+ + OH^- = H_2O[/tex]

I don't prefer [itex]H_3O^+[/itex], it's simply false sophistication.

Molu
 
loom91 said:
It's called titration

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



 

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