Question

Which chemical in the following reaction is a base? HCl+NaOH->NaCl+H20

Answer 1

`\text{NaOH}`

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we want to get the base in the chemical reaction

By definition, a base ioznizes to give the hydroxide ion

It is the source of the hydroxide ion in the chemical reaction

According to the chemical reaction shown in the question, Sodium Hydroxide is the source of the hydroxide ion and thus is the base in the chemical reaction