Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid

NaOH + HNO3 → NaNO3 + H2O

Descripción general

Sodium hydroxide neutralizes nitric acid to form sodium nitrate and water. This strong acid-strong base reaction produces a neutral solution with the standard heat of neutralization. Sodium nitrate is a useful oxidizing salt.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 1 (aq)
Reactivo Nitric Acid HNO₃ 1 (aq)
Producto Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃ 1 (aq)
Producto Water H₂O 1 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Sodium nitrate was historically known as Chile saltpeter and used as a fertilizer and food preservative.

Importancia industrial

Relevante en la producción de nitrato de sodio para fertilizantes, explosivos y conservación de alimentos.

Propiedades

Tipo
Double Replacement
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-57,1 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid?
The balanced equation is: NaOH + HNO₃ → NaNO₃ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid?
Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid is a double replacement reaction.
Is Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.1 kJ/mol.