Question

question 9 of 10
identify the reactants in the reaction hcl + naoh → nacl + h₂o.

a. h and cl

b. nacl and h₂o

c. na and cl

d. hcl and naoh

Explanation:

In a chemical reaction, reactants are the substances that undergo the reaction and are located on the left - hand side of the arrow ($
ightarrow$) in the chemical equation. In the given reaction $\ce{HCl + NaOH
ightarrow NaCl + H_{2}O}$, $\ce{HCl}$ and $\ce{NaOH}$ are on the left side of the arrow, so they are the reactants. Option A shows elements, not reactants. Option B shows products (substances on the right side of the arrow). Option C shows elements, not reactants.

Answer:

D. HCl and NaOH