Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate

NaOH + CO2 → NaHCO3

Обзор

Sodium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide in a 1:1 ratio to form sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). This is one of the steps in the Solvay process for producing sodium carbonate. The reaction is important in carbon dioxide scrubbing systems.

Участники

Роль Вещество Коэффициент Состояние
Реагент Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 1 (s)
Реагент Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)
Продукт Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO₃ 1 (s)

Пример из жизни

CO2 scrubbers in spacecraft and submarines use sodium hydroxide to absorb carbon dioxide from the air via this reaction.

Промышленное значение

This reaction is used in the Solvay process and in industrial CO2 capture systems. Sodium bicarbonate has applications in baking, fire extinguishers, and medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate?
The balanced equation is: NaOH + CO₂ → NaHCO₃.
What type of reaction is Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate?
Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate is a synthesis reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -127.5 kJ/mol.