Next the strontium hydroxide solution prepared in part (a) is used to titrate a nitric acid solution of unknown concentration. Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the reaction between strontium hydroxide and nitric acid solutions.

Sr(OH)₂(aq) + 2 HNO₃(aq) ⇒ Sr(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2 H₂O(l)

Explanation:

Let's consider the unbalanced molecular equation between strontium hydroxide and nitric acid solutions. This is a neutralization reaction, since an acid reacts with a base to form a salt and water.

Sr(OH)₂(aq) + HNO₃(aq) ⇒ Sr(NO₃)₂(aq) + H₂O(l)

We have 2 N atoms on the right side, so we have to multiply HNO₃ by 2.

Sr(OH)₂(aq) + 2 HNO₃(aq) ⇒ Sr(NO₃)₂(aq) + H₂O(l)

Finally, to get the balanced equation we will multiply H₂O by 2.

Sr(OH)₂(aq) + 2 HNO₃(aq) ⇒ Sr(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2 H₂O(l)