Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

C6H8O7 + 3NaOH → Na3C6H5O7 + 3H2O

Visão geral

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.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Citric Acid C₆H₈O₇ 1 (aq)
Reagente Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 3 (aq)
Produto Water H₂O 3 (l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

O citrato trissódico é utilizado em medicina transfusional, como conservante e emulsionante alimentar, em detergentes como substituto de fosfatos e em formulações farmacêuticas.

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.