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.