Question

When an aqueous solution containing hydrochloric acid is just neutralized with an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide, the solution would taste ________.
a. sweet.
b. sour.
c. salty.
d. bitter

Answer 1

Answer:

c. salty.

Explanation:

From the question,

The reaction of an acid , i.e hydrochloric acid and a base i.e. , sodium hydroxide takes place , which is a type of neutralization reaction,

Where the acid and a base reacts to give salt along with water .

From the question,

The reaction is as follows -

2 HCl  +  NaOH  →  NaCl  +  H₂O  

Hence, the resulting product is a salt ,

Therefore , the resulting solution would taste like salt.