Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide
HClO4 + NaOH → NaClO4 + H2O
Overview
Perchloric acid, the strongest common mineral acid, reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium perchlorate and water. Perchloric acid is one of the few acids that can fully protonate water, making it a superacid in concentrated form. The perchlorate ion is extremely stable and weakly coordinating.
Participants
| Role | Substance | Coefficient | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactant | Perchloric Acid HClO₄ | 1 | (aq) |
| Reactant | Sodium Hydroxide NaOH | 1 | (aq) |
| Product | Water H₂O | 1 | (l) |
Everyday Example
Perchlorate contamination of drinking water from rocket fuel manufacturing has become an environmental concern, as perchlorate interferes with thyroid function.
Industrial Importance
Sodium perchlorate is used in solid rocket propellants, in analytical chemistry as a supporting electrolyte, and in pyrotechnics.
Properties
- Type
- Acid-Base
- Reversible
- No
- Energy
- Exothermic
- ΔH
- -57.1 kJ/mol
Related Reactions
Acetic Acid and Sodium Acetate Buffer System
Acetic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Neutralization
Acetic Acid Dissociation in Water
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Aluminum Hydroxide as Amphoteric Acid with NaOH
Aluminum Hydroxide as Amphoteric Base with HCl
Ammonia and Ammonium Chloride Buffer System
Ammonia and Hydrochloric Acid
Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide
Barium Hydroxide and Ammonium Thiocyanate (Endothermic)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
The balanced equation is: HClO₄ + NaOH → NaClO₄ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is a acid-base reaction.
Is Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?
Perchloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.1 kJ/mol.