Ann is studying acid base neutralization reactions and mixes sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid. The reactants were clear, colorless solution and mixing them produces a clear, colorless final solution and the beaker becomes warm. She knows this reaction forms liquid water and an aqueous salt based on the neutralization rules as shown by the chemical equation. What physical evidence indicates that there has been a chemical reaction? NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.