The net ionic equation for ALL aqueous reac-tion of strong acids and strong soluble bases
that form soluble salts is
1. the formation of H2O from H+ and OH−.
2. the formation of water and the corresponding salt.
3. the formation of water from the elements.
4. the formation of the soluble salt.
The answer is 1. For those who think 2 is correct, note the question asks for the NET ionic equation so that precludes the salt
The correct answer is option 2. The net ionic equation for all aqueous reactions of strong acids and strong soluble bases that form soluble salts involves the formation of water and the corresponding salt.
To determine the correct answer, we first need to understand what a net ionic equation is. A net ionic equation is a chemical equation that only includes the species that actually take part in the reaction. It eliminates the spectator ions that do not participate in the reaction.
In the case of strong acids and strong soluble bases reacting to form soluble salts, the reaction generally involves the transfer of a hydrogen ion (H+) from the acid to the hydroxide ion (OH-) from the base. This results in the formation of water (H2O) and the corresponding salt.
Let's evaluate the given options:
1. The formation of H2O from H+ and OH−: This is correct since the reaction involves the combination of H+ and OH- to produce water.
2. The formation of water and the corresponding salt: This is the most accurate answer. In addition to water formation, the reaction also produces a salt, which consists of the cation from the base and the anion from the acid.
3. The formation of water from the elements: This option does not accurately describe the reaction. The reaction does not involve the direct combination of elements to form water.
4. The formation of the soluble salt: This option only mentions the formation of the salt but does not mention the formation of water, which is a vital part of the reaction.
Based on the explanations above, the correct answer is option 2: the formation of water and the corresponding salt.