Chapter 4, Problem 18PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula and name of the product formed when one mole of $\text{NaOH}$ reacts with one mole of sulfurous acid are to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Oxoacids consist of hydrogen, oxygen, and any other element.

Oxoacids combine with bases to form a salt.

Oxoacids having anion with the ending $-ate$ are named as $-ic$ acids. Anions with the ending $-ite$ are named as $-ous$

acids.

Acid salts are salts that contain an acidic anion.

A balanced chemical equation, in which all ionic compounds are represented as neutral molecules, and not as ions, is known as a molecular equation.

An ionic equation is a molecular equation in which the ionic compounds are represented as dissociated ions.