Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization

H2SO4 + 2NaOH → Na2SO4 + 2H2O

Aperçu

Sulfuric acid, a diprotic acid, requires two moles of sodium hydroxide for complete neutralization. The reaction produces sodium sulfate (Glauber's salt) and water. Partial neutralization with one mole of NaOH would produce sodium bisulfate (NaHSO₄) instead.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Réactif Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 2 (aq)
Produit Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Produit Water H₂O 2 (l)

Exemple du quotidien

Sodium sulfate produced by this neutralization is used as a filler in powdered laundry detergents.

Importance industrielle

Sodium sulfate is used in the Kraft process for paper manufacturing, in glass production, and as a raw material for sodium sulfide. Annual production exceeds 6 million tonnes.

Propriétés

Type
Acid-Base
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-114,2 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization?
The balanced equation is: H₂SO₄ + 2NaOH → Na₂SO₄ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization?
Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization is a acid-base reaction.
Is Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization exothermic or endothermic?
Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -114.2 kJ/mol.