Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

HClO4 + NaOH → NaClO4 + H2O

Aperçu

Perchloric acid, the strongest common mineral acid, reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium perchlorate and water. Perchloric acid is one of the few acids that can fully protonate water, making it a superacid in concentrated form. The perchlorate ion is extremely stable and weakly coordinating.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Perchloric Acid HClO₄ 1 (aq)
Réactif Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 1 (aq)
Produit Water H₂O 1 (l)

Exemple du quotidien

Perchlorate contamination of drinking water from rocket fuel manufacturing has become an environmental concern, as perchlorate interferes with thyroid function.

Importance industrielle

Sodium perchlorate is used in solid rocket propellants, in analytical chemistry as a supporting electrolyte, and in pyrotechnics.

Propriétés

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

Réactions associées

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
The balanced equation is: HClO₄ + NaOH → NaClO₄ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is a acid-base reaction.
Is Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?
Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.1 kJ/mol.