For 2 NaOH + H₂SO₄ → Na₂SO₄ + 2 H₂O, the net ionic equation is

OH⁻ + H⁺ → H₂O (with appropriate coefficients) Strong acid + strong base. Spectators (Na⁺, SO₄²⁻) cancel.

OH⁻ + H⁺ → H₂O (with appropriate coefficients)

NaOH + H₂SO₄ → Na₂SO₄ + H₂O

Na⁺ + SO₄²⁻ → Na₂SO₄

Net Ionic Equations

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

For 2 NaOH + H₂SO₄ \to Na₂SO₄ + 2 H₂O, the net ionic equation is

Explanation

Strong acid + strong base. Spectators (Na⁺, SO₄²⁻) cancel.

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