Sodium Hydroxide and Nitric Acid

NaOH + HNO3 → NaNO3 + H2O

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль Вещество Коэффициент Состояние
Реагент Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 1 (aq)
Реагент Nitric Acid HNO₃ 1 (aq)
Продукт Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃ 1 (aq)
Продукт Water H₂O 1 (l)

Пример из жизни

Sodium nitrate was historically known as Chile saltpeter and used as a fertilizer and food preservative.

Промышленное значение

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.

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.