Acetic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization

CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O

Übersicht

Acetic acid (vinegar) reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium acetate and water. Because acetic acid is a weak acid (Ka = 1.8 × 10⁻⁵), the resulting solution is slightly basic at the equivalence point due to acetate ion hydrolysis. The heat of neutralization is slightly less than for strong acid-strong base pairs.

Teilnehmer

Rolle Substanz Koeffizient Zustand
Reaktant Acetic Acid CH₃COOH 1 (aq)
Reaktant Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 1 (aq)
Produkt Water H₂O 1 (l)

Alltägliches Beispiel

Sodium acetate is used in hand warmers and hot ice demonstrations, where a supersaturated solution crystallizes exothermically.

Industrielle Bedeutung

Sodium acetate is used as a food preservative (E262), in the textile industry, and as a carbon source in wastewater treatment for biological nutrient removal.

Eigenschaften

Typ
Acid-Base
Reversibel
Nein
Energie
Exotherm
ΔH
-56,1 kJ/mol

Verwandte Reaktionen

Hydrochloric Acid and Barium Hydroxide Acetic Acid and Sodium Acetate Buffer System Acetic Acid Dissociation in Water Ammonia and Hydrochloric Acid Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Barium Hydroxide and Ammonium Thiocyanate (Endothermic) Carbonic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide as Amphoteric Acid with NaOH Aluminum Chloride and Chloride Ion (Lewis Acid-Base) Formic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Acetic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization?
The balanced equation is: CH₃COOH + NaOH → CH₃COONa + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Acetic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization?
Acetic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization is a acid-base reaction.
Is Acetic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization exothermic or endothermic?
Acetic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -56.1 kJ/mol.