Question

Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid neutralise each other and form salt and water - State whether the statement is True or False? Justify your answer.
Topic: Acids, Bases and Salts Acids, Bases and Salts

Answer 1

$\textbf{True}$

This is because, one is acidic in nature and other one is basic. So, they can neutralixe thier effects and rusts in salt and water.

Answer 2

The statement “Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid neutralize each other and form salt and water.” is True.

The reason is Sodium Chloride is base and Hydrochloric acid is an acid.

In the reaction between two, Sodium Chloride is formed along with water. NaOH(base) + HCl(acid) à NaCl( Salt) + H2O (Water)