In neutralization, what are the products?

• A. A neutral solution with a pH of 7.
• B. A salt and water.
• C. A salt and hydrogen gas.
• D. Hydrogen gas and water.

Answer: (B)

Neutralization is when an acid reacts with a base to form salt and water. The hydrogen ions from the acid combine with the hydroxide ions from the base to make water, while the remaining ions join to form a salt. For example, HCl (acid) reacts with NaOH (base) to give NaCl (a salt) and H2O (water). So the products are a salt and water. The other ideas don’t fit because neutralization isn’t about producing hydrogen gas or just a pure neutral solution by itself; it specifically yields salt plus water.