NaOH (aq) + HCl (aq) → NaCl (aq) + H2O (l)
This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): NaOH is a base, HCl is an acid.
Reactants:
- NaOH
- HCl – Chlorane
, Hydrogen chloride
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid
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, Uriatic acid
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated
; Colorless gas
; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour
; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
- Other names: Hydrochloric acid
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