Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization

HNO3 + KOH → KNO3 + H2O

Aperçu

Nitric acid reacts with potassium hydroxide to produce potassium nitrate and water. This is a strong acid-strong base neutralization yielding a neutral salt. Potassium nitrate is one of the oldest known chemical compounds, historically called saltpeter.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Nitric Acid HNO₃ 1 (aq)
Réactif Potassium Hydroxide KOH 1 (aq)
Produit Potassium Nitrate KNO₃ 1 (aq)
Produit Water H₂O 1 (l)

Exemple du quotidien

Potassium nitrate (saltpeter) has been used for centuries in food preservation, particularly in curing meats, and as a key ingredient in gunpowder.

Importance industrielle

Potassium nitrate is used in fertilizers, fireworks, food preservation, and as a heat transfer fluid in concentrated solar power plants.

Propriétés

Type
Acid-Base
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-57,1 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization?
The balanced equation is: HNO₃ + KOH → KNO₃ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization?
Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization is a acid-base reaction.
Is Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization exothermic or endothermic?
Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.1 kJ/mol.