Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization

HNO3 + KOH → KNO3 + H2O

Tổng quan

Nitric acid reacts with potassium hydroxide to produce potassium nitrate and water. This is a strong acid-strong base neutralization yielding a neutral salt. Potassium nitrate is one of the oldest known chemical compounds, historically called saltpeter.

Người tham gia

Vai trò Chất Hệ số Trạng thái
Chất phản ứng Nitric Acid HNO₃ 1 (aq)
Chất phản ứng Potassium Hydroxide KOH 1 (aq)
Sản phẩm Potassium Nitrate KNO₃ 1 (aq)
Sản phẩm Water H₂O 1 (l)

Ví dụ thực tế

Potassium nitrate (saltpeter) has been used for centuries in food preservation, particularly in curing meats, and as a key ingredient in gunpowder.

Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp

Potassium nitrate is used in fertilizers, fireworks, food preservation, and as a heat transfer fluid in concentrated solar power plants.

Tính chất

Loại
Acid-Base
Thuận nghịch
Không
Năng lượng
Tỏa nhiệt
ΔH
-57,1 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization?
The balanced equation is: HNO₃ + KOH → KNO₃ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization?
Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization is a acid-base reaction.
Is Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization exothermic or endothermic?
Nitric Acid and Potassium Hydroxide Neutralization is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.1 kJ/mol.