What would happen if sodium hydroxide was mixed with hydrochloric acid?

Answer 1

Of course, the concentration matters in terms of total energy released, but you do get an energetic reaction in which the acid and the base neutralize each other, producing water and salt (sodium chloride) as well as heat. The solution could be heated to the boiling point by such a reaction.

The balanced chemical equation would look like this:

NaOH (sodium hydroxide) + HCL (hydrochloric acid) = NaCl (salt) + H2O (water)

Answer 2

When sodium hydroxide is mixed with hydrochloric acid, a chemical reaction occurs that produces water and sodium chloride (salt). The reaction is highly exothermic, meaning it releases a significant amount of heat. Additionally, it is important to handle this reaction carefully as it can cause burns due to the extreme pH change.