The reaction below is a redox reaction. HCI(aq) + NaOH(aq) -> H2O(1) + NaCI(aq) True False

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### Understanding Chemical Reactions

**Statement:** The reaction below is a redox reaction.

**Chemical Equation:**
\[ \text{HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) → H}_2\text{O(l) + NaCl(aq)} \]

**Options:**
- ○ True
- ○ False

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**Explanation:**

A redox reaction involves the transfer of electrons between two species. It involves changes in oxidation states of elements. 

**Analysis of Given Reaction:**

- **Reactants:**
  - **HCl(aq):** Hydrochloric acid in aqueous form.
  - **NaOH(aq):** Sodium hydroxide in aqueous form.

- **Products:**
  - **H₂O(l):** Water in liquid form.
  - **NaCl(aq):** Sodium chloride in aqueous form.

In this reaction, HCl reacts with NaOH to produce water and salt (NaCl). This is an example of a neutralization reaction, where an acid and a base react to form water and a salt. 

**Key Concepts:**
- There is no change in oxidation state of any of the elements involved.
- Hydrogen still exists as +1, chlorine as -1, oxygen as -2, and sodium as +1.

Thus, the reaction is not a redox reaction but a classic acid-base neutralization. The answer should be “False.”
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Chemical Reactions **Statement:** The reaction below is a redox reaction. **Chemical Equation:** \[ \text{HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) → H}_2\text{O(l) + NaCl(aq)} \] **Options:** - ○ True - ○ False --- **Explanation:** A redox reaction involves the transfer of electrons between two species. It involves changes in oxidation states of elements. **Analysis of Given Reaction:** - **Reactants:** - **HCl(aq):** Hydrochloric acid in aqueous form. - **NaOH(aq):** Sodium hydroxide in aqueous form. - **Products:** - **H₂O(l):** Water in liquid form. - **NaCl(aq):** Sodium chloride in aqueous form. In this reaction, HCl reacts with NaOH to produce water and salt (NaCl). This is an example of a neutralization reaction, where an acid and a base react to form water and a salt. **Key Concepts:** - There is no change in oxidation state of any of the elements involved. - Hydrogen still exists as +1, chlorine as -1, oxygen as -2, and sodium as +1. Thus, the reaction is not a redox reaction but a classic acid-base neutralization. The answer should be “False.”
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