What happens when caustic soda is added to vinegar?

Answer 1

Caustic soda is sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which is a strong base. Vinegar, a weak acid, is dilute acetic acid (CH3COOH). When combined, they undergo a neutralization reaction producing water and the salt sodium acetate (NaCH3COO). The balanced chemical equation is written below.

NaOH(aq) + CH3COOH(aq) --> H2O(l) + NaCH3COO(aq)

Answer 2

Vinegar is acetic acid: CH3COOH Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate: NaHCO3 Mixing the two is simply and acid base reaction. CH3COOH + NaHCO3 ---> CH3COONa + H2CO3 That last product is carbonic acid which quickly decomposes into carbon dioxide and water: H2CO3 ---> H2O + CO2 The CO2 is what you see foaming and bubbling in this reaction.

Answer 3

When caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) is added to vinegar (acetic acid), a neutralization reaction occurs, producing water and sodium acetate as the products. This reaction releases heat and forms a salt solution. It is important to handle caustic soda carefully as it is a strong base and can cause burns on contact with skin.

Answer 4

When a strong base is combined with a strong acid, an exothermic reaction results.

Answer 5

Sodium carbonate is washing soda a soluble strong base. Vinegar contains acetic acid- a weak acid. CO2 will be released.

Answer 6

In this reaction sodium acetate is formed.

Answer 7

This is an endothermic reaction.

Answer 8

This is a neutralization reaction.