[holyshitspace]

Hello

I know this is super basic stuff but I literally can not find the answer to it anywhere. It doesnt say anywhere in my book, and I've sadly missed a lot of classes because of depression so I dont feel like I can ask my prof. I've tried watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYmrWHzT1oI&ab_channel=TheOrganicChemistryTutor but even he glosses over WHY some elements react. In AlCl3+Na2SO4, WHY do Al and SO combine?? The next equation is H2SO4+KOH and I have absolutely no idea how I'm supposed to know what combines. Whats the rule here, so I can apply it to other equations? I really have no idea. Any help greatly appreciated.

[Babcock_Hall]

What class of substance is H₂SO₄?  What class of substance is KOH?

[holyshitspace]

What class of substance is H₂SO₄?  What class of substance is KOH?

H2SO4 is an acid but KOH I have no idea.

[Babcock_Hall]

It is very similar to NaOH, which is a strong base.  Cations such as sodium or potassium ion are often spectators.  It is important to include them in the balanced equation.  What do you think will happen now?

[holyshitspace]

I really genuinly have no idea    

[Babcock_Hall]

Strong acids and strong bases react to yield a salt and water.

[Borek]

There is really no other way to learn the stuff than to plough through all the material you missed. Trying hit and run will only confuse you further.

[Babcock_Hall]

I agree with Borek; you will have to find a way to learn the fundamentals.