Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid

2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O

Visão geral

Sodium hydroxide reacts with sulfuric acid to form sodium sulfate and water. This is a standard acid-base neutralization producing a neutral salt. Sodium sulfate (Glauber's salt) was one of the first chemicals produced industrially.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Reagente Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 2 (aq)
Produto Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Produto Water H₂O 2 (l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Sodium sulfate is found as an ingredient in some laundry detergents, where it serves as a filler and helps distribute the active ingredients.

Importância industrial

O sulfato de sódio é utilizado no processo Kraft de produção de pasta de papel, na produção de vidro, em formulações de detergentes e na tinturaria têxtil como agente de nivelamento.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid?
The balanced equation is: 2NaOH + H₂SO₄ → Na₂SO₄ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid?
Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid is a double replacement reaction.
Is Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -114.2 kJ/mol.