Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid
NaOH + HNO3 → NaNO3 + H2O
Overview
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.
Participants
| Role | Substance | Coefficient | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactant | Sodium Hydroxide NaOH | 1 | (aq) |
| Reactant | Nitric Acid HNO₃ | 1 | (aq) |
| Product | Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃ | 1 | (aq) |
| Product | Water H₂O | 1 | (l) |
Everyday Example
Sodium nitrate was historically known as Chile saltpeter and used as a fertilizer and food preservative.
Industrial Importance
Sodium nitrate is used in fertilizers, food preservation, as a heat transfer medium in solar power plants, and in the production of nitric acid and explosives.
Properties
- Type
- Double Replacement
- Reversible
- No
- Energy
- Exothermic
- ΔH
- -57.1 kJ/mol
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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.