Question

In a chemical reaction, 36 grams of hydrochloric acid reacts with 40 grams of sodium hydroxide to produce sodium chloride and water. Which statement is correct?
The mass of water formed is 76 grams.
The mass of sodium chloride formed is 76 grams.
The mass of water formed is greater than 76 grams.
The mass of sodium chloride formed is less than 76 grams

Answer 1

I would say that the mass of sodium chloride formed is less than 76 grams because when hydrochloric acid plus sodium hydroxide react, they form sodium chloride plus water so the water weighs something as well which takes away from the weight of the sodium chloride.

Answer 2

I would say D not sure if it is correct but I would say D or The mass of sodium chloride formed is less than 76 grams