Formic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

HCOOH + NaOH → HCOONa + H2O

Aperçu

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).

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Formic Acid CH₂O₂ 1 (aq)
Réactif Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 1 (aq)
Produit Water H₂O 1 (l)

Exemple du quotidien

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

Importance industrielle

Sodium formate is used as a de-icing agent for airport runways, as a leather tanning agent, and as a reducing agent in organic synthesis.

Propriétés

Type
Acid-Base
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-56,5 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

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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.