Question

Give a specific example of a balanced neutralization reaction. In your equation, label the products, reactants, acid, base, salt, and water. Explain what is happening in a neutralization reaction and determine the type of reaction (i.e. synthesis, decomposition, combustion, etc.) (10 pt)

Answer 1

The answer to your question is below

Step-by-step explanation:

A Neutralization reaction is a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form a salt and water. This reaction is a double displacement reaction.

The most common example of a neutralization reaction is:

NaOH + HCl ⇒ NaCl + H₂O

base acid salt water

This reaction is balanced.

As a double displacement reaction, the cation of the base attaches to the anion of the acid, and the anion of the base attaches to the cation of the acid.