Sodium hydroxide sol'n solution is poured into a beaker of hydrochloric acid which contains a thermometer showing room temperature. a) What is the name of the product produced? b) What type of reaction does the thermometer's temperature rise prove?

A) Sodium hydroxide sol'n + Hydrochloric acid = sodium chlorideB) Thermometer will show temperature rise as this is an exothermic neutralisation reaction.

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