Sodium hydroxide neutralized by phosphoric acid

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The neutralization of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) by phosphoric acid (H3PO4) results in the formation of sodium phosphate, a metal salt. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is: 3 NaOH + H3PO4 → Na3PO4 + 3 H2O. Understanding the rules for acid-base reactions is essential, as they dictate the products formed during such processes.

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The book that I have goes into very little detail about how to do these sort of problems. I know that you have to balance the equation at the end, which I can do. I do not know how to find the elements! :cry: (Besides the fact that Sodium Hydroxide is NaOH.) Can anyone help? THNX! :biggrin:

a. What salt is formed when a solution of sodium hydroxide is neutralized by phosphoric acid, H3PO4?

b. What is the equation of this process?
 
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Casandra_J said:
a. What salt is formed when a solution of sodium hydroxide is neutralized by phosphoric acid, H3PO4?

b. What is the equation of this process?
Rules for Acid-Bases:

ACID + BASE --> NEUTRAL (or METAL SALT) + WATER
ACID + CARBONATE --> METAL SALT + CARBON DIOXIDE + WATER
ACID + REACTIVE METAL --> METAL SALT + HYDROGEN

Hope this helps :smile:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
Depends.Phosphate,phosphite & pirophosphate can be obtained.Phosphate would be an expected guess.
 

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