Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate
NaOH + CO2 → NaHCO3
Ikhtisar
Sodium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide in a 1:1 ratio to form sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). This is one of the steps in the Solvay process for producing sodium carbonate. The reaction is important in carbon dioxide scrubbing systems.
Peserta
| Peran | Zat | Koefisien | Keadaan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaktan | Sodium Hydroxide NaOH | 1 | (s) |
| Reaktan | Carbon Dioxide CO₂ | 1 | (g) |
| Produk | Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO₃ | 1 | (s) |
Contoh Sehari-hari
CO2 scrubbers in spacecraft and submarines use sodium hydroxide to absorb carbon dioxide from the air via this reaction.
Pentingnya dalam Industri
This reaction is used in the Solvay process and in industrial CO2 capture systems. Sodium bicarbonate has applications in baking, fire extinguishers, and medicine.
Sifat
- Jenis
- Synthesis
- Dapat Dibalik
- Ya
- Energi
- Eksoterm
- ΔH
- -127,5 kJ/mol
Reaksi Terkait
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate?
The balanced equation is: NaOH + CO₂ → NaHCO₃.
What type of reaction is Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate?
Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate is a synthesis reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -127.5 kJ/mol.