Question

question 10 of 10
what product of an acid - base reaction is an ionic compound?
a. a salt
b. water
c. a metal
d. a gas

Explanation:

Acid - base reactions (neutralization reactions) produce a salt and water. A salt is composed of cations (from the base) and anions (from the acid). Ionic compounds are composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces. Salts fit this description. Water (\(H_2O\)) is a covalent compound. Metals are not products of typical acid - base reactions. Gases are not the ionic product of a general acid - base reaction.

Answer:

A. A salt