Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid

NaOH + HNO3 → NaNO3 + H2O

Ikhtisar

Sodium hydroxide neutralizes nitric acid to form sodium nitrate and water. This strong acid-strong base reaction produces a neutral solution with the standard heat of neutralization. Sodium nitrate is a useful oxidizing salt.

Peserta

Peran Zat Koefisien Keadaan
Reaktan Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 1 (aq)
Reaktan Nitric Acid HNO₃ 1 (aq)
Produk Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃ 1 (aq)
Produk Water H₂O 1 (l)

Contoh Sehari-hari

Sodium nitrate was historically known as Chile saltpeter and used as a fertilizer and food preservative.

Pentingnya dalam Industri

Sodium nitrate is used in fertilizers, food preservation, as a heat transfer medium in solar power plants, and in the production of nitric acid and explosives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid?
The balanced equation is: NaOH + HNO₃ → NaNO₃ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid?
Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid is a double replacement reaction.
Is Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.1 kJ/mol.