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Understanding Neutralization Reactions and Calculations

May 9, 2025

Neutralization Reactions Lecture

Key Concepts

  • Neutralization Reaction: A chemical reaction between an acid and a base resulting in the formation of water and a salt.
  • Example of Acids and Bases:
    • Acid example: A lmon
    • Base example: Soap
  • Characteristics:
    • Reaction results in water and salt.
    • No acid or base remains after the reaction is complete.

Example Reactions

  • Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH):
    • Complete Molecular: HCL + NaOH → NaCl (Salt) + H2O (Water)
    • Net Ionic Reaction: Proton (H⁺) + Hydroxide (OH⁻) → H2O

Calculation Problems

Problem 1: Volume Calculation

  • Objective: Calculate the volume of 1 Molar HCL needed to neutralize 25 M of 35 M Sodium Hydroxide.
  • Steps:
    1. Use the balanced equation: HCL + NaOH → NaCl + H2O.
    2. Calculate moles by multiplying volume by molarity (moles/L).
    3. Use mole ratio (1:1) to go from moles of NaOH to moles of HCL.
    4. Calculate volume using molarity, divide moles by molarity.
    5. Result: 0.875 L (or 87.5 mL) of 1 M HCL.

Problem 2: Volume with Different Ratios

  • Objective: Calculate volume of 0.5 M NaOH required to neutralize 50 mL of 12 Molar Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4).
  • Steps:
    1. Balanced equation with a 1:3 ratio.
    2. Multiply volume by molarity.
    3. Use mole ratio (1:3), 3 moles NaOH for 1 mole H3PO4.
    4. Calculate volume using reciprocal of molarity.
    5. Result: 0.306 L (or 30.6 mL) of 5 M NaOH.

Problem 3: Concentration Calculation

  • Objective: Determine concentration of Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) to neutralize 47.5 M of 0.1 M NaOH using 25 mL of Sulfuric Acid.
  • Steps:
    1. Balanced equation with a 1:2 ratio.
    2. Calculate moles using volume and concentration.
    3. Use mole ratio (1:2), 2 moles NaOH for 1 mole H2SO4.
    4. Find molarity by dividing moles by volume.
    5. Result: 0.950 Molar or 0.950 moles/L Sodium Hydroxide.

These notes cover the essential points from the lecture on neutralization reactions, including definitions, examples, and detailed calculations for different scenarios involving neutralization reactions.