[ ] Is NaOH(Sodium hydroxide) an Acid or Base?
Is NaOH(Sodium hydroxide) an Acid or Base?
Today we will know about whether NaOH(Sodium hydroxide) is an acid or Base in just three steps.
Step-1:
NaOH gives hydroxide ion into water ,H₂O.We know that an base gives hydroxide ion in water.So NaOH is an base.
NaOH(aq.) ----> Na+ (aq) + OH-
(aq.)
Step-2:
NaOH reacts with an acid H₂SO₄ to produce salt and water.SoNaOH is an base.
H₂SO₄ (Acid) +NaOH (Base) ----> Na₂SO₄ (Salt) + H₂O
H₂SO₄ =Acid
NaOH =Base
Na₂SO₄=sodium sulphate
H₂O =Water
Step-3:
NaOH turns red litmus paper into blue.We know that an base can do that.So,NaOH is an base.
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