2006-09-02 01:04:19 · 3 answers · asked by meklay 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Take a look at the formulas for the three chemicals.. and the byproducts they produce when combined to neurtralize the acid...
how many moles of sodium bicarbonate will be needed to neutralize one mole of sulfuric acid?...
how many moles of sodium hydroxide will be needed to neutralize one mole of sulfuric acid?...
Look at the stability of the sodium bicarbonate and sodium hydroxide.. does either one of them deteriorate over time to be less effective? (like hydrogen peroxide has a shelf life because it deteriorates over time while in storage)...
And, what kind of reaction do each of the neurtralizers produce when used? Are they violent or relatively mild? What are the byproducts produced, and how easy are these to dispose?...
And... like mentioned above.. what is the cost of the required sodium bicarbonate and the sodium hydroxide?
2006-09-02 01:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's cheaper and if you use an excessive amount it will be less damaging to the environment.
2006-09-02 01:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Availability, cheaper. 'nuff said?
2006-09-02 01:09:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋