Formic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

HCOOH + NaOH → HCOONa + H2O

Descripción general

Formic acid, the simplest carboxylic acid, reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium formate and water. Formic acid (Ka = 1.8 × 10⁻⁴) is about 10 times stronger than acetic acid. It was originally obtained by distillation from ants (Latin: formica).

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Formic Acid CH₂O₂ 1 (aq)
Reactivo Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 1 (aq)
Producto Water H₂O 1 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Formic acid causes the burning sensation of ant bites and bee stings, which can be neutralized by applying a basic paste like baking soda.

Importancia industrial

El formiato de sodio se usa como agente deshielante en pistas de aeropuerto, en el curtido de cuero y como agente reductor en diversas síntesis orgánicas e industriales.

Propiedades

Tipo
Acid-Base
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-56,5 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
The balanced equation is: HCOOH + NaOH → HCOONa + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Formic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
Formic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is a acid-base reaction.
Is Formic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?
Formic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -56.5 kJ/mol.