H2o + NaCL = ??? + ???

MagWitch · 09-13-2007, 11:41 PM

Does anyone know what the chemical equation for the reaction of NaCL and H2O? Is salt an acid or base? Neutral?

glampka · 09-14-2007, 03:45 AM

There is no chemical reaction since the salt merely dissolves in the water. You can take the water out & still have the salt. No new compound is formed. Once the salt is added to the water, the resultant solution is basic since the pH is greater than 7.

MagWitch · 09-18-2007, 01:50 PM

If you can separate them doesn't that just mean the reaction is reversible? <->

msbdiving · 09-20-2007, 01:01 PM

Absolutely the equation is reversable. The water evaporates and you are left with salt crystals.

Mburke · 09-20-2007, 03:07 PM

Mixing salt with water creates a solution not a reaction. The definition of a reaction is combining two or more different chemicals and creating a third substance.

cuttingras · 09-20-2007, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msbdiving

Absolutely the equation is reversable. The water evaporates and you are left with salt crystals.

+2 good answer!