Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid

2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O

अवलोकन

Sodium hydroxide reacts with sulfuric acid to form sodium sulfate and water. This is a standard acid-base neutralization producing a neutral salt. Sodium sulfate (Glauber's salt) was one of the first chemicals produced industrially.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
अभिकारक Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
अभिकारक Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 2 (aq)
उत्पाद Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
उत्पाद Water H₂O 2 (l)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

Sodium sulfate is found as an ingredient in some laundry detergents, where it serves as a filler and helps distribute the active ingredients.

औद्योगिक महत्व

Sodium sulfate is used in the Kraft process for paper pulping, in glass manufacturing, in detergent formulations, and in textile dyeing as a leveling agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

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