The process by which salt and water reacted in a limited way to form an acid or a base is?

The process by which a salt reacts with water to form an acidic or basic solution is called hydrolysis (specifically, salt hydrolysis). Answer: Hydrolysis For example:

• Some salts react with water to produce an acidic solution.
• Others react with water to produce a basic (alkaline) solution. The reaction is often limited or reversible, depending on the nature of the salt.