What is a neutralization reaction?

A. A reaction that removes essentially all H+ and OH-
B. A reaction in which the product is either acidic or basic
C. A reaction in which the reactants are a salt and water
D. A reaction that involves neutral reactants

Question

What is a neutralization reaction?

 		A.	A reaction that removes essentially all H+ and OH-
 		B.	A reaction in which the product is either acidic or basic
 		C.	A reaction in which the reactants are a salt and water
 		D.	A reaction that involves neutral reactants

vera_ewing · Answer

@JFraser It's A right?

jfraser · Answer

$IF$ (and it's a big if) you add exactly enough $H^{+1}$ and $OH^{-1}$ into a reaction, they will all be used up. A neutralization reaction doesn't have to be a $COMPLETE$ neutralization reaction, though

You should read all the options and see if there is a better fit

jfraser · Answer

are the $products$ of a neutralization acidic or basic?

vera_ewing · Answer

Basic?

jfraser · Answer

the $reactants$ of a neutralization are acidic and basic, the $products$ are neither

vera_ewing · Answer

Ohh so D is correct?

jfraser · Answer

oooh, hang on

jfraser · Answer

i read one option wrong

jfraser · Answer

A is the best fit, you were right the first time

jfraser · Answer

I shouldn't try to help after a few drinks