Hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide to form water and sodium chloride. Hydrochloric acid is an extremely acidic, clear, corrosive liquid. Sodium hydroxide is a very basic white solid. What can be known about the reactants of this reaction?

They will be clear.
They will not have the properties of sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid.
They will be corrosive.
They will have the properties of sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid.

How does a catalyst increase the speed of a reaction? a. the catalyst eliminates the activated complex stage, allowing products to form immediately. b. the catalyst lowers the energy level of the reactants, making it easier for them to react. c. the catalyst makes it easier for the activated complex to form, lowering the activation energy. d. the catalyst raises the energy level of the products, making the reaction finish sooner. reset next