Strong Acid / Strong Base Rx

• What is the equilibrium constant for the reaction of HCl with NaOH?

• HCl + NaOH ? H2O + NaCl

• H3O+ + Cl- + Na+ + OH- ? 2 H2O + Na+ + Cl-

• Net: H3O+ + OH- ? 2 H2O

• K=1/Kw = 1 x 1014

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