In a neutralization reaction,
A)water and a salt react to form an acid and a base.
B)two acids react to form water.
C)an acid and a base react to form a salt and water.
D)an acid and a salt react to form water and a base.
E)a base and a salt react to form water and an acid.

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In a neutralization reaction, an acid and a base react to form a salt and water. This is the process by which stomach acid is neutralized by an antacid, for example. Choice A is incorrect because water is produced, not a water and a salt. Choice B is incorrect because two acids cannot react to form water, as they would cancel each other out. Choice D is incorrect because it is the opposite of what actually occurs - an acid and a salt would not react to form a base. Choice E is also incorrect for the same reason as Choice D.

In a Neutralization Reaction