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What two substance are formed when an acid and alkali react together in equal amounts?
A
Salt and water
B
Alkali and water
C
Acid and water
D
Acid and alkali
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -an acid reacts with a base to form salt and water as the only products.

Detailed explanation-2: -As said in video, Amphoteric Metals can react with both acids and alkalis to give salt and water.

Detailed explanation-3: -When an acid and alkali react together, they produce a salt and water: acid + alkali → salt + water . As you may know, water is neutral, so the acid and the alkali have come together to neutralise each other (to make a pH 7).

Detailed explanation-4: -An acid and alkali will neutralise each other and produce a salt and water. This is called a neutralisation reaction.

Detailed explanation-5: -A base is any substance that reacts with an acid to form a salt and water only.

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