Question

Hydrobromic acid (HBr) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) combine in a neutralization reaction to form water and a salt. Which of the following correctly identifies the salt that is produced? OHBr NaBr BrH HOH

Answer 1

Answer:

The salt that is produces is NaBr.

Explanation:

When an acid react with base it form the salt and  water. The reaction is also called neutralization reaction because both neutralize each other.

In neutralization reaction equal amount of acid and base react to neutralize each other and equal amount of water and salt are formed. When pH does not reach to 7 its means there is less amount of one of reactant which is not fully neutralize.

Neutralization reactions are also used as first aid. For example when someone is dealing with HCl for cleaning purpose of toilet and get touched. It is advised to neutralize it with soap, milk or egg white.

Example:

Hydrobromic acid when react with the sodium hydroxide, a salt sodium bromide and water are formed.

Chemical equation:

HBr + NaOH → NaBr + H₂O

Properties of Sodium Bromide:

• It is present in the form of colorless crystals.
• It is also present in powder form.
• It is very toxic.
• It is soluble in water.
• It is bitter in taste and also odorless.