what is the reaction between sodium nitrite and water?
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Sodium nitrite is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO2. It is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is very soluble in water and is hygroscopic ... A more ...
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When sodium nitrite (NaNO2) is dissolved in water, the resulting solution is basic, but when sodium nitrate (NaNO3) is dissolved in water, the resulting solution is neutral. NaNO2 = Na+ + NO2-
NO2- + H2O = HNO2 + OH-
The solution is basic
NaNO3 = Na+ + NO3-
NO3- is the conjugate base of the strong acid HNO3 will not react with water so the resulting solution is neutral
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