"A salt is the neutralization product of an acid/base reaction".

Could you please clarify that for me?

Question

"A salt is the neutralization product of an acid/base reaction".

Could you please clarify that for me?

photon336 · Answer

NAOH + HCL  = ? 

Acid + Base 

can you complete this reaction for me?

korosh23 · Answer

Result: NaCl + H2O
I knew this

But the neutralization word is confusing?

photon336 · Answer

well neutralize means when we react acid and base, there is no more acid or base left it's neutralized. that's what it means.  if we use a strong acid and a strong base we get a neutral salt.

korosh23 · Answer

Oh I see, I misunderstood the wording. Other than that I knew it. 

Thank you for clarifying it, it was helpful! :)