Naoh + hcl → nacl + h2o an instructor is planning to demonstrate this reaction to a class as an example of a neutralization reaction. she does a test run, using naoh pellets and 1.0 m hcl. the reaction mixture spatters. she concludes that this is unsafe; the reaction rate is too fast. how can she slow it down? a) heat the hcl b) use 0.2 m hcl c) add a catalyst d) grind the naoh pellets to a powder