The reaction between the ion of a weak acid or a weak base and water is called a(n) ____ reaction.
A) autoionization
B) hydrolysis
C) decomposition
D) neutralization
E) proteomic

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Hydrolysis is the reaction between the ion of a weak acid or a weak base and water. Autoionization refers to the process by which water molecules can dissociate into H+ and OH- ions. Decomposition and proteomic are not relevant terms. Neutralization refers to the reaction between an acid and a base to form a salt and water.

The Reaction Between the Ion of a Weak Acid or a Weak