Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate

NaOH + CO₂ → NaHCO₃

Aperçu

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.

Participants

Rôle	Substance	Coefficient	État
Réactif	Sodium Hydroxide NaOH	1	(s)
Réactif	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	1	(g)
Produit	Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO₃	1	(s)

Exemple du quotidien

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

Importance industrielle

This reaction is used in the Solvay process and in industrial CO2 capture systems. Sodium bicarbonate has applications in baking, fire extinguishers, and medicine.

Propriétés

Type: Synthesis
Réversible: Oui
Énergie: Exothermique
ΔH: -127,5 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Formation of Sulfur Dioxide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

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.