NaOH +H2O -> ?
would it just be NaOH (aq)
Na is the symbol for Sodium and
O is the symbol for Oxygen and
H is the symbol for Hydrogen
When, "linked together", NaOH is the compound sodium hydroxide, a strong base. OH is a hyrdoxyl group (a functional group with specific properties); hence, the compound is known as sodium hydroxide.
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but I was asking what the reaction would produce
Yes, it makes a solution of NaOH.
You may designate it as NaOH(aq) or as the hydrated ions; e.g., Na^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) depending upon the specific question and/or the preferences of your instructor.
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The equation you have written represents the reaction between sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and water (H2O). When sodium hydroxide dissolves in water, it ionizes to form sodium (Na+) and hydroxide (OH-) ions.
The correct chemical equation for the reaction is:
NaOH (s) + H2O (l) → Na+ (aq) + OH- (aq)
In this equation, (s) denotes a solid state, (l) denotes a liquid state, and (aq) denotes an aqueous solution (a solution in which water is the solvent).
So, the reaction results in the formation of sodium ions (Na+) and hydroxide ions (OH-) in an aqueous solution.