Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization

HNO₃ + KOH → KNO₃ + H₂O

Visão geral

Nitric acid reacts with potassium hydroxide to produce potassium nitrate and water. This is a strong acid-strong base neutralization yielding a neutral salt. Potassium nitrate is one of the oldest known chemical compounds, historically called saltpeter.

Participantes

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Nitric Acid HNO₃	1	(aq)
Reagente	Potassium Hydroxide KOH	1	(aq)
Produto	Potassium Nitrate KNO₃	1	(aq)
Produto	Water H₂O	1	(l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Potassium nitrate (saltpeter) has been used for centuries in food preservation, particularly in curing meats, and as a key ingredient in gunpowder.

Importância industrial

O nitrato de potássio é utilizado em fertilizantes, fogo-de-artifício, conservação de alimentos e como fluido de transferência de calor em centrais solares de concentração.

Propriedades

Tipo: Acid-Base
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
ΔH: -57,1 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization?

The balanced equation is: HNO₃ + KOH → KNO₃ + H₂O.

What type of reaction is Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization?

Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization is a acid-base reaction.

Is Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization exothermic or endothermic?

Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.1 kJ/mol.