Asked by Sierra

25. Which of the two reactions, A or B is a neutralization reaction? Explain why.

A. HBr + H2O = Br- = H3O+

B. HClO + NaOH = NaClO + H2O


26. A. Look at the reaction again. when this reaction is reversed.
Br- + H3O+ = HBr = H2O
what substance is the acid, what is the base.

B. In practice, the reaction tends not to run in reverse. what does this tell you about the strength of the acid.Explain.

Thank you! These are the only problems i can not get on this paper!
Answered by Sierra
In 26. The reaction is Br- + H3O+ = HBr + H2O. Not Br- + H3O+ = HBr = H2O! Im sorry!
Answered by DrBob222
25B is a typical acid/base reaction
26.HBr is an acid; H2O is a base. The fact that it doesn't normally go in reverse means that the HBr is a stronger acid than H2O. That is, H2O is pulling a H^+ from H^+ to make it H3O^+ so H2O (adding a proton is a Bronsted base) so it's a stronger base.
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