Water is formed from the reaction of an acid and a base. Why is it not classified as a salt?
A. A salt is an ionic compound, whereas water is a covalent compound.
B. By definition, a salt must be able to dissolve in water, so water itself cannot be called a salt.
C. The attraction between the two ions in water molecules is too strong.
D. Not all acid base reactions produce a salt, as in the case with the formation of water.
Answer: A
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