Acid-base reactions, such as this one, can also be classified as which type of reaction?

Question

NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

(1 point)
Responses

single replacement
single replacement

double replacement
double replacement

decomposition
decomposition

synthesis

Answer 1

The acid-base reaction you provided:

NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

can be classified as a double replacement reaction. In this reaction, the cations and anions of the reactants (NaOH and HCl) swap partners, resulting in the formation of water (H2O) and sodium chloride (NaCl).