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)

Responses

double replacement
double replacement - no response given

single replacement
single replacement - no response given

synthesis
synthesis - no response given

decomposition
decomposition - no response given

Answer 1

The reaction between NaOH and HCl, represented as:

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

can be classified as a double replacement reaction. In this type of reaction, the cations and anions of the reactants exchange places to form new products. In this case, the sodium (Na) and hydrogen (H) ions switch places, resulting in the formation of sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H2O).

Therefore, the correct response is:

double replacement.