Word equation: Hydrochloric acid + Potassium hydroxide → Potassium chloride + Water
Type of Chemical Reaction: For this reaction we have a neutralization reaction.
Balancing Strategies: This is a classic neutralization reaction where HCl and KOH combine to form KCl (a salt) and water. To balance the equation be sure to count all of the Hydrogen atoms on the reactants side of the equation.