Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate
NaOH + CO2 → NaHCO3
Visão geral
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.
Participantes
| Papel | Substância | Coeficiente | Estado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagente | Sodium Hydroxide NaOH | 1 | (s) |
| Reagente | Carbon Dioxide CO₂ | 1 | (g) |
| Produto | Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO₃ | 1 | (s) |
Exemplo do cotidiano
CO2 scrubbers in spacecraft and submarines use sodium hydroxide to absorb carbon dioxide from the air via this reaction.
Importância industrial
Esta reação é utilizada no processo Solvay e em sistemas industriais de captura de CO₂. O bicarbonato de sódio tem aplicações em culinária, produtos farmacêuticos, tratamento de água e como agente extintor de incêndios.
Propriedades
- Tipo
- Synthesis
- Reversível
- Sim
- Energia
- Exotérmico
- ΔH
- -127,5 kJ/mol
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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.