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Sodium Hydroxide – Characteristics and Manufacturing Process of Sodium Hydroxide<\/h2>\n

Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkaline caustic substance with the molecular formula NaOH. It is a white solid that is highly soluble in water, forming a strongly alkaline solution. It is produced industrially by the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution.<\/p>\n

The electrolysis of sodium chloride solution produces chlorine gas and hydrogen gas. The chlorine gas is used to produce caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) by the reaction<\/p>\n

2 NaCl(aq) \u2192 Cl2(g) + 2 Na+(aq)<\/p>\n

The hydrogen gas is used to produce hydrogen chloride gas by the reaction<\/p>\n

H2(g) + Cl2(g) \u2192 2 HCl(g)<\/p>\n

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Sodium hydroxide is a strong base that is used in many industrial and commercial applications. It is a white solid that is soluble in water. When dissolved in water, it dissociates into sodium ions and hydroxide ions. The hydroxide ions are what make sodium hydroxide a strong base.<\/p>\n

Sodium hydroxide is used in many industrial and commercial applications. It is used as a degreaser, a descaler, a rust remover, and a drain cleaner. It is also used in the manufacture of soap, paper, and textiles.<\/p>\n

Sodium hydroxide is a white solid that is soluble in water. When dissolved in water, it dissociates into sodium ions and hydroxide ions. The hydroxide ions are what make sodium hydroxide a strong base<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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