Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid

2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O

Tổng quan

Sodium hydroxide reacts with sulfuric acid to form sodium sulfate and water. This is a standard acid-base neutralization producing a neutral salt. Sodium sulfate (Glauber's salt) was one of the first chemicals produced industrially.

Người tham gia

Vai trò Chất Hệ số Trạng thái
Chất phản ứng Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Chất phản ứng Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 2 (aq)
Sản phẩm Sodium Sulfate Na₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Sản phẩm Water H₂O 2 (l)

Ví dụ thực tế

Sodium sulfate is found as an ingredient in some laundry detergents, where it serves as a filler and helps distribute the active ingredients.

Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp

Sodium sulfate is used in the Kraft process for paper pulping, in glass manufacturing, in detergent formulations, and in textile dyeing as a leveling agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid?
The balanced equation is: 2NaOH + H₂SO₄ → Na₂SO₄ + 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid?
Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid is a double replacement reaction.
Is Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Sodium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -114.2 kJ/mol.