Acetic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization

CH₃COOH + NaOH → CH₃COONa + H₂O

Descripción general

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.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Acetic Acid CH₃COOH	1	(aq)
Reactivo	Sodium Hydroxide NaOH	1	(aq)
Producto	Water H₂O	1	(l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

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

Importancia industrial

El acetato de sodio se utiliza como conservante alimentario (E262), en la industria textil y como fuente de carbono en el tratamiento de aguas residuales para la eliminación biológica de nutrientes.

Propiedades

Tipo: Acid-Base
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -56,1 kJ/mol

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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.