CH3COONa + HCl → CH3COOH + NaCl – Balanced equation

Reactants:

• CH₃COONa – Sodium acetate , Sodium ethanoate
  • Other names: Hot ice (sodium acetate trihydrate) , Acetic acid, sodium salt , Acetic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
  • Appearance: White deliquescent powder (Daly) ; White hygroscopic crystalline powder
• HCl – Chlorane , Hydrogen chloride
  • Other names: Hydrochloric acid , M , Uriatic acid
  • Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated ; Colorless gas ; Colourless compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]

Products:

• CH₃COOH – Acetic acid , Ethanoic acid
  • Other names: Vinegar (when dilute); Hydrogen acetate; Methanecarboxylic acid , Methanecarboxylic acid , CH3-COOH
  • Appearance: Colourless liquid ; Colourless liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless liquid or crystals with a sour, vinegar-like odor. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 62°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]
• NaCl – Sodium chloride
  • Other names: {{unbulleted list , Salt , Table salt
  • Appearance: Colorless cubic crystals