Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid

NaOH + HNO3 → NaNO3 + H2O

Visão geral

Sodium hydroxide neutralizes nitric acid to form sodium nitrate and water. This strong acid-strong base reaction produces a neutral solution with the standard heat of neutralization. Sodium nitrate is a useful oxidizing salt.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 1 (aq)
Reagente Nitric Acid HNO₃ 1 (aq)
Produto Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃ 1 (aq)
Produto Water H₂O 1 (l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Sodium nitrate was historically known as Chile saltpeter and used as a fertilizer and food preservative.

Importância industrial

O nitrato de sódio é utilizado em fertilizantes, conservação alimentar, como meio de transferência de calor em centrais solares e na produção de ácido nítrico e explosivos.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid?
The balanced equation is: NaOH + HNO₃ → NaNO₃ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid?
Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid is a double replacement reaction.
Is Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.1 kJ/mol.