Write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of hydrofluoric acid and sodium hydroxide are combined. (Use the lowest possible coefficients. Use the pull-down boxes to specify states such as (aq) or (s). If a box is not needed, leave it blank. If needed, use H for the hydronium ion.)

The net ionic reaction is : H⁺ (aq) + OH⁻ (aq) ---> H₂O (l)

Explanation:

The reaction between aqueous solutions of hydrofluoric acid and sodium hydroxide is an example of a neutralization reaction.

A neutralization reaction is a reaction between and acid and an abase to produce salt and water only.

Hydrofluoric acid is the acid while sodium hydroxide is the base. during the reaction the hydrofluoric acid will produce hydrogen and fluoride ions, while sodium hydroxide will produce hydroxide and sodium ions. The hydroxide and hydrogen ions will combine to produce water while the sodium and fluoride ions remain in solution as ions.

The equation of the reaction is as follows:

H⁺F⁻ (aq) + Na⁺OH⁻ (aq)  > Na⁺F⁻ (aq) + H₂O (l)

Since the sodium and fluoride ions appear on both sides of the equation, they are known as spectator ions and are cancelled out to give the net ionic equation.

The net ionic reaction is : H⁺ (aq) + OH⁻ (aq) ---> H₂O (l)