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Describing Chemical Reactions

Question 2 • AA-F26 Physical Science

Which additional product balances the reaction H2SO4 + 2NaOH → Na2SO4 + ________?

Answer
A
2H2O
B
2OH
C
H2O2
D
H3O

Explanation

Sulfuric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide in a neutralization reaction, producing a salt and water. The two hydrogen atoms from H₂SO₄ combine with the two hydroxide groups from 2NaOH to form 2H₂O, balancing the atoms on both sides. The additional product is 2H₂O.

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