What do the negative ions of the acid and the positive ions of the base form in a neutralization reaction?

In a neutralization reaction, an acid and a base interact to produce salt and water. The negative ions from the acid combine with the positive ions from the base to form a salt, which is a product of this reaction. This occurs because acids release hydrogen ions (H⁺), while bases release hydroxide ions (OH⁻). When these ions combine, they can form water (H₂O), and simultaneously, the remaining ions form the salt.

In many neutralization reactions, the resulting salt is simply an ionic compound formed from the cation of the base and the anion of the acid. This is a fundamental concept in chemistry and underlies various applications, including those in funeral service education related to embalming fluids and preservation solutions, where pH balance is critical.