Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate

NaOH + CO₂ → NaHCO₃

Descripción general

Sodium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide in a 1:1 ratio to form sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). This is one of the steps in the Solvay process for producing sodium carbonate. The reaction is important in carbon dioxide scrubbing systems.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Sodium Hydroxide NaOH	1	(s)
Reactivo	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	1	(g)
Producto	Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO₃	1	(s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

CO2 scrubbers in spacecraft and submarines use sodium hydroxide to absorb carbon dioxide from the air via this reaction.

Importancia industrial

Esta reacción se usa en el proceso Solvay y en sistemas industriales de captura de CO₂. El bicarbonato de sodio tiene aplicaciones en alimentación, farmacéutica, extinción de incendios y limpieza.

Propiedades

Tipo: Synthesis
Reversible: Sí
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -127,5 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate?

The balanced equation is: NaOH + CO₂ → NaHCO₃.

What type of reaction is Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate?

Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate is a synthesis reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.

Is Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate exothermic or endothermic?

Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -127.5 kJ/mol.