Question

an acid-base neutralization always produces a salt and water. identify the salt that forms when hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide react. $ce{hcl_{(aq)} + naoh_{(aq)} -> h_{2}o_{(l)} + nacl_{(aq)}}$ a chloric acid b sodium chloride c nitrogen hydroxide d dihydrogen monoxide

Explanation:

The reaction is \( \text{HCl}_{(\text{aq})} + \text{NaOH}_{(\text{aq})}
ightarrow \text{H}_2\text{O}_{(\text{l})} + \text{NaCl}_{(\text{aq})} \). A salt is an ionic compound formed from acid - base neutralization. Here, \( \text{NaCl} \) (sodium chloride) is the product other than water, so it's the salt. Option A is an acid, C is not a valid compound here, D is water.

Answer:

B. sodium chloride