How is a salt formed during a neutralization reaction?

A. A hydrogen ion reacts with a hydroxide ion.

B. An acid changes to a different state of matter.

C. A metal ion takes the place of the hydrogen of an acid.

D. The water molecule breaks into hydroxide and hydrogen ions.

C. A metal ion takes the place of the hydrogen of an acid

Explanation:

When an acid react with base neutralization reaction take place.

During neutralization reaction water and salt are formed.

For example;

Base sodium hydroxide react with hydrochloric acid and form sodium chloride and water.

The sodium hydroxide consist of sodium metal ion in the form of Na⁺ and OH⁻. when it react with acid hydrogen atom of acid replace by sodium metal and react with anion of acid and form salt called sodium chloride.

Chemical equation:

NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H₂O