Chapter 8, Problem 79E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical equation for the given reaction between sodium hydroxide solution and oxalic acid is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The compound that contains ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ions is known as base, whereas the compound that contains ${\text{H}}^{+}$ ions is known as an acid. The addition of an acid to a base leads to neutralization reaction, if the amount of acid added is equal to the amount of base. The acid and base neutralize each other when a neutralization reaction takes place.