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.

Propriedades

Tipo: Double Replacement
Reversível: Não
Energia: Exotérmico
ΔH: -114,2 kJ/mol

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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.