Question

The general equation for an acid base reaction looks lik:

A. acidbase --> acid + base
B. acid + base --> salt + water
C. acid + base --> acidbase
D. acid + salt --> base + water

Answer 1

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

Acids and bases ALWAYS produce salt and water.

Answer 2

B. acid + base --> salt + water

Explanation

Acids are substances that dissolve in water to produce hydrogen ions, H+.A base is a substance that dissolves in water to produce hydroxide ions, OH-.In a chemical reaction of an acid and a base, the products are a salt and water.For example when hydrocholoric acid is added to sodium hydroxide, a salt namely sodium chloride is formed with additional water.