Which of the following statements are true for the reaction?

Question

Which of the following statements are true for the reaction


Ca(OH)2(aq) + HCl(aq) →



a) The only product is a salt


b) This is a neutralization reaction


c) When balanced, the stoichiometric coefficient of HCl is one


d) The pH of the resulting solution would be seven

Answer 1

Ca(OH)2(aq) + 2HCl ===> CaCl2(aq) + 2H2O

a) False; H2O is also produced.
b) True
c) False, as you see
d)False; the pH would be lower than 7, because CaCl2 is the salt of a strong acid and a weak base.