Question

During science lab, Jacob mixes together sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrochloric acid (HCl). The two chemicals react to form sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H2O).

Which of the following are reactants in the chemical reaction described above?

Answer 1

The answer is sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid

Explanation: In chemical reactions, reactants are the substances that enter the chemical reaction; they are the starting materials. Products are the substances that are produced by the chemical reaction; they are the ending materials.

Therefore, in this chemical reaction, sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid are the reactants. Sodium chloride and water are the products.

Answer 2

NaOH and HCl are the Reactants. The Reactants are the things you're combining to react, and the NaCl and H2O formed are the Products.