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Title: citric acid + sodium hydroxide
Post by: Alex on January 14, 2006, 01:10:34 PM

Hi,

Just a quick question to ask what are the products formed when citirc acid is neutralized using sodium hydroxide?

Thanks

Title: Re:citric acid + sodium hydroxide
Post by: Mitch on January 14, 2006, 01:22:43 PM

Write out the baclanced chemical equation for the reaction. At least write out the reactants.

Title: Re:citric acid + sodium hydroxide
Post by: Alex on January 14, 2006, 02:14:00 PM

can you complete the following equation for me?

C6H8O7 + 3NaOH ------>

thanks

Title: Re:citric acid + sodium hydroxide
Post by: Alberto_Kravina on January 14, 2006, 02:17:58 PM

NO! We aren't here to make your homework!
Show us your results and we'll help you.

Hint: ACID + BASE -------> SALT + WATER

Title: Re:citric acid + sodium hydroxide
Post by: Alex on January 14, 2006, 02:27:28 PM

I have worked it out now