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Most reactions between an acid and a base form a salt and water. Which term describes an acid-base reaction?

A. single-replacement reaction

B. decomposition

C. double-replacement reaction

D. synthesis

Respuesta :

c, a double-replacement reaction

Answer: Option (C) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

It is given that when an acid and a base form a salt and water.

For example, [tex]HCl + NaOH \rightarrow NaCl + H_{2}O[/tex]

Therefore, in this type of reactions there is exchange of ions between the two compounds hence, it is known as double-displacement reaction.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options the term an acid and a base form a salt and water describes an acid-base reaction.

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