In a titration with the formula: HCl + NaOH --> H2O + NaCl; is it possible for Na+ and Cl- to form salt. Will they automatically react together when dissolved in water? (This is a highschool chemistry question)
This is an acid base neutralization reaction. When acid (HCl) reacts with base (NaOH) it gives H2O and the salt NaCl. Na+ and Cl- reacts to form salt. Formation of Na+ and Cl- seaperately without any reaction medium (may be such as water) is unknown uptill now. Hence, they alone can not be reacted, wheras they can react in medium. And yes when they are dissolved in water they react automatically as Na+ will have affinity towards Cl- as they are oppositely charged.
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