January 2018 NY Regents Chemistry Exam
26 Which type of reaction occurs when H+(aq) reacts with OH-(aq)?
(1) combustion
(2) decomposition
(3) fermentation
(4) neutralization
Solution: When H+(aq) reacts with OH-(aq), the reaction is called neutralization. Decomposition is a reaction where one molecule forms several new ones. Combustion (burning) is a reaction where a substance such as organic molecule reacts with oxygen. Fermentation is a reaction where sugar reacts with yeast to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Answer: 4
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