Sodium Hydroxide and Acetic Acid

NaOH + CH₃COOH → CH₃COONa + H₂O

Descripción general

Sodium hydroxide reacts with acetic acid to form sodium acetate and water. Since acetic acid is a weak acid, this neutralization produces a basic solution (pH about 8.9) 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	Sodium Hydroxide NaOH	1	(aq)
Reactivo	Acetic Acid CH₃COOH	1	(aq)
Producto	Water H₂O	1	(l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Sodium acetate hand warmers work by supercooling a sodium acetate solution and triggering crystallization, which releases stored heat.

Importancia industrial

Relevante en la producción de acetato de sodio para conservantes alimentarios, tampones y síntesis química.

Propiedades

Tipo: Double Replacement
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -56,1 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sodium Hydroxide and Acetic Acid?

The balanced equation is: NaOH + CH₃COOH → CH₃COONa + H₂O.

What type of reaction is Sodium Hydroxide and Acetic Acid?

Sodium Hydroxide and Acetic Acid is a double replacement reaction.

Is Sodium Hydroxide and Acetic Acid exothermic or endothermic?

Sodium Hydroxide and Acetic Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -56.1 kJ/mol.