The name of the chemical compound produced from the reaction of an acid and a base is called a salt. This chemical reaction is known as neutralization, where the acid donates protons (H⁺ ions) and the base donates hydroxide ions (OH⁻). The result is the formation of water and a salt. For example, when hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), sodium chloride (NaCl) and water are produced. Salts often have various applications, such as in food seasoning, preservation, and chemical manufacturing. Understanding these reactions is fundamental in chemistry and various industrial processes.