Sodium Fluoride and Calcium Chloride

2NaF + CaCl₂ → CaF₂ + 2NaCl

Aperçu

Sodium fluoride reacts with calcium chloride to form insoluble calcium fluoride (fluorite) and sodium chloride. Calcium fluoride is a mineral used in optics and metallurgy. This precipitation reaction is used in fluoride removal from water.

Participants

Rôle	Substance	Coefficient	État
Produit	Calcium Fluoride CaF₂	1	(s)
Produit	Sodium Chloride NaCl	2	(aq)

Exemple du quotidien

Water treatment plants use calcium salts to remove excess fluoride from water by precipitating insoluble calcium fluoride.

Importance industrielle

Calcium fluoride (fluorite or fluorspar) is used as a flux in steelmaking, in the production of hydrofluoric acid, and in optical components.

Propriétés

Type: Double Replacement
Réversible: Non
Énergie: Exothermique
ΔH: -18,0 kJ/mol

Réactions associées

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sodium Fluoride and Calcium Chloride?

The balanced equation is: 2NaF + CaCl₂ → CaF₂ + 2NaCl.

What type of reaction is Sodium Fluoride and Calcium Chloride?

Sodium Fluoride and Calcium Chloride is a double replacement reaction.

Is Sodium Fluoride and Calcium Chloride exothermic or endothermic?

Sodium Fluoride and Calcium Chloride is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -18.0 kJ/mol.