Write a balanced equation for the neutralization of acetic acid with NaOH
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Describe the rate limiting step; Give a practical every day example of this example of this process and provide web site
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CH3COOH + NaOH ------> NaCH3COO + H2O
Acetic acid plus sodium hydroxide yields sodium acetate (a salt) and water.
Now, because acetic acid is a weak acid, it must dissociate first like this:
CH3COOH ------> CH3COO- + H+
This is the rate-limiting step. Then, once ...
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