Sodium Hydroxide
- 1. Formula-NaOH
- 2. Molecular Weight- 39.997 g/mol
- 3. Melting Point- 3180C
- 4.Boiling Point- 13900C
- 5. Solid at room temperature
- 6. Ionic Compound
- 7. Molecular Geomentary- Crystal structure
- 8. Description of Compound- white solid, available in pellets, flakes, granules
- 9. Uses- to drive chemical reactions and also for the neutralization of acidic materials
- 10. More Information- readily absorbs carbon dioxide from the air, leaves a yellow stain on fabric and
paper. Sodium hydroxide is the most used base in chemical laboratories.
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