What is the general word equation for a neutralization reaction ?
Look, this isn’t rocket science. A neutralization reaction is one in which the competing ions in a solution are exactly balanced leaving no excess in any reactants and all of the reactants going to products. A classical example is the titration between Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). The products of the reaction are Sodium Chloride (NaCl) and water (H20). Both of the reactants have exactly 2 ions, and that means that the reaction is 1:1 in ratio, producing two products which also are in balance 1:1 The reaction for this equation is: HCl + NaOH —> NaCl + H20 When the concentrations of both HCl and NaOH are exactly equal, they produce exactly equal amounts of products. The reaction is said to be IN COMPLETION and is BALANCED and therefore, the reaction rate is NEUTRALIZED. So, if I am understanding your question correctly then, EQUAL REACTANTS PRODUCE EQUAL PRODUCTS That is the way I see the answer to your question.
