Chapter 3, Problem 31PS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balanced equation for the ionization of oxalic acid in water should be given.

Concept introduction:

The law of conservation of mass states that no atoms can be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction, therefore, the number of atoms present in the reactants is equal to the number of atoms present in the products.

Bronsted acid: An acid donates (loses)${\text{H}}^{+}$ ion.

Bronsted Base: A base accepts (gains)${\text{H}}^{+}$ ion.