Source: Extra Practice

When an acidic solution is mixed with a basic solution in appropriate amounts, the resulting solution is generally:

Options

Option A

Strongly acidic

Option B

Strongly basic

Option C is correct

Neutral

Option D

A different color but still acidic

Explanation

This process is known as neutralization. When an acid reacts with a base, they neutralize each other's effects, and the products formed are salt and water. If the acidic and basic solutions are mixed in appropriate amounts, the resulting solution will be neutral, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic.