Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Percarbonate

2Na2CO3·3H2O2 → 2Na2CO3 + 3H2O2

अवलोकन

Sodium percarbonate dissolves in water to release hydrogen peroxide and sodium carbonate. This controlled release of H2O2 makes it an effective solid oxygen bleach. It is marketed as an environmentally friendly alternative to chlorine bleach.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
अभिकारक Sodium Percarbonate 2Na₂CO₃·3H₂O₂ 2 (s)
उत्पाद Sodium Carbonate Na₂CO₃ 2 (s)
उत्पाद Hydrogen Peroxide H₂O₂ 3 (aq)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

OxiClean and similar oxygen bleach products contain sodium percarbonate that releases hydrogen peroxide when dissolved in water.

औद्योगिक महत्व

Sodium percarbonate is a major component of green cleaning products and oxygen-based laundry detergents, replacing environmentally harmful chlorine bleach.

गुण

प्रकार
Decomposition
प्रतिवर्ती
हाँ
ऊर्जा
ऊष्माशोषी
ΔH
52.0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Percarbonate?
The balanced equation is: 2Na₂CO₃·3H₂O₂ → 2Na₂CO₃ + 3H₂O₂.
What type of reaction is Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Percarbonate?
Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Percarbonate is a decomposition reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Percarbonate exothermic or endothermic?
Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Percarbonate is endothermic (absorbs energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is 52.0 kJ/mol.