Question

question 15 (5 points) combining sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid will produce water and ______. a) sodium chloride b) sodium chlorite c) sodium chlorate d) sodium hypochlorite

Explanation:

Sodium hydroxide (a base) and hydrochloric acid (an acid) undergo a neutralization reaction. The reaction is \( \text{NaOH} + \text{HCl}
ightarrow \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{NaCl} \). Sodium chloride (NaCl) is the salt formed. Sodium chlorite (NaClO₂), sodium chlorate (NaClO₃), and sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) are not products here.

Answer:

a) sodium chloride