Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

C6H8O7 + 3NaOH → Na3C6H5O7 + 3H2O

개요

Citric acid is a triprotic acid that reacts with three equivalents of NaOH to form trisodium citrate and water. The three pKa values (3.13, 4.76, 6.40) create a broad buffering range. Sodium citrate is an important anticoagulant and food additive.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 Citric Acid C₆H₈O₇ 1 (aq)
반응물 Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 3 (aq)
생성물 Water H₂O 3 (l)

일상 속 예시

Sodium citrate is used in blood collection tubes to prevent clotting and in soft drinks to provide a tart flavor.

산업적 중요성

시트르산삼나트륨은 혈액 은행, 식품 보존제 및 유화제, 세제의 인산염 대체제, 그리고 의약품 조제에 사용됩니다.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
The balanced equation is: C₆H₈O₇ + 3NaOH → Na₃C₆H₅O₇ + 3H₂O.
What type of reaction is Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is a acid-base reaction.
Is Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?
Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -155.0 kJ/mol.