Q: What is the reaction called when an acid and a base react?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

When an acid and a base react, the reaction is called a neutralization reaction . That’s because the reaction produces neutral products. Water is always one product, and a salt is also produced. A salt is a neutral ionic compound. You can learn more about salts and how they form at this URL: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=zjIVJh4JLNo .

 Choices:

- activation

- oxidation

- decomposition

- neutralization


A:
neutralization