Write net ionic equations for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of Lithium hydroxide, LiOH, with hydrobromic acid, HBr, undergo a neutralization reaction that produces salt and water.

OH⁻(aq) + H⁺(aq) ⇒ H₂O(l)

Explanation:

Let's consider the molecular equation that occurs when aqueous solutions of lithium hydroxide and hydrobromic acid undergo a neutralization reaction.

LiOH(aq) + HBr(aq) ⇒ LiBr(aq) + H₂O(l)

The complete ionic equation includes all the ions and the molecular species.

Li⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq) + H⁺(aq) + Br⁻(aq) ⇒ Li⁺(aq) + Br⁻(aq) + H₂O(l)

The net ionic equation includes only the ions that participate in the reaction and the molecular species.

OH⁻(aq) + H⁺(aq) ⇒ H₂O(l)

water and alcohols have similar properties because water molecules contain hydroxyl groups that can form hydrogen bonds with other water molecules and with alcohol molecules, and likewise alcohol molecules can form hydrogen bonds with other alcohol molecules as well as with water.