Which of the following describes an acid-base reaction correctly?

An acid reacts with an acid.

A base reacts with a neutral solution.

An acid reacts with a base to form water.

A base reacts with a gas.

Answer and Solution

C. An acid reacts with a base to form water.

Acid-base reactions result in the formation of water and a salt. The other choices do not describe acid-base reactions accurately.

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